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An overzealous attention on financial mistakes can crowd out room for personal preference and the tradeoffs many people choose to make.
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There’s still time—before the madness begins and the holiday ads start in earnest—to make the decision to adopt a new mindset and create a more peaceful, happy and affordable holiday. Here’s how:
1. Start with a spending plan that won’t put you in a financial straitjacket.
2. Get on the “Expectation” train. It’s wonderful that you have created your spending plan, but it might bump fiercely against the expectations of others.
3. Prepare, prepare, prepare.
4. Keep your spending plan front and center and check off each accomplishment.
5. Stick with your plan.
By following these simple steps, you’ll create a new holiday mindset for yourself (and your family). More steps for a successful holiday budget.
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