Each week, we are sharing a financial wellness tip to help you make the connection between financial management decisions, your overall wellness, and student success. Money touches every aspect of our lives, and a lack of financial literacy can cause unnecessary stress and negatively impact one’s mental and physical health.
Spending During the Holidays - Don't Break The Bank
It can be easy to overspend both online and in-person during the busy holiday season. That's why it is so important to have a plan before starting your holiday shopping.
Make a list of who you want to get gifts for, then do a little brainstorming of creative ways to gift this season. For example, give the gift of your time by helping grandma or another elderly relative with their weekly shopping. Or, give the gift of creativity by making your roommate a playlist for their drive home over break. There are numerous low/no cost gift ideas
to consider.
Of course there will be those that you want to purchase a gift for – so stick to your budget and keep track of everything you buy so you don’t overspend. You don’t want to create debt for yourself in the New Year, and you will really be able to enjoy the gifts you give this holiday season!
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