Post on 28-Jan-2018
How To AvoidBlowing Your
RetirementSavings On The
Holidays
Tom Toggas
1. Look For Deals
• Search for and comparedeals online
• Take advantage ofdiscounts during BlackFriday & Cyber Monday
• Learn Couponing
2. Keep The Gifts to a Minimum
• Consider getting one (asopposed to getting 3 or 4or 5) really nice, wellthought out gift for eachperson on your list.
• Ask each recipient towrite down a list of thingsthey would like or coulduse
• Work as a team.
3. Have a Budget
• Create a reasonable budgetfor your gifts and stick to it.
• Create a budget for eachindividual person for whomyou will purchase a gift tomake sure you stay in line
• Going over a little is fine,but have a baseline insteadof splurging
4. Use Cash
• Use the money youhave available
• Save the credit card foremergencies
5. Buy Throughout the Year
• Start planning a yearahead
• Some things are cheaperin the off-season
• You don't have to waituntil November to startbuying or saving