My weekends on December are already packed with parties and events that I have to attend. Not just that, I’m also preparing now my gift list so that I won’t miss someone on this special season. Well, by looking into it, I can imagine the money I have to spend for these things. True, everybody’s excited for Holidays but the question is, is your wallet ready for the expenses?
“According to the National Retail Federation, the average shopper will spend more than $500 on holiday gifts in 2013 (after Jan. 1), but not all purchases end up wrapped under the tree. Even consumers who regularly track their expenses and calculate credit card payments may be scratching their heads in January, wondering where all their money went. Beware these hidden holiday costs.”
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According to the National Retail Federation, the average shopper will spend more than $500 on holiday gifts in 2013 (after Jan. 1), but not all purchases end up wrapped under the tree. Even consumers who regularly track their expenses and calculate credit card payments may be scratching their heads in January, wondering where all their money went. Beware these hidden holiday costs. – See more at: http://www.smartaboutmoney.org/Hot-Topics/Holiday-Spending-Guide/Hidden-Costs-of-the-Holidays.aspx#sthash.mrlIEfOL.dpuf