We’re exploring spending and creative shopping tips beyond the age-old advice of setting a holiday budget. Get tips you can actually use to keep your finances in check from Halloween to the new year.

In this episode:

01:47 Hidden holiday costs and how to catch up after a really expensive month 12:18 Shopping tips for Halloween candy and costumes and nailing the lowest price on gifts 23:23 Get crafty and frugal with DIY gifts and holiday activities, plus Sim’s favorite holiday tip 32:19 Setting expectations with family to lower your stress levels

Links mentioned:

• Ally

• Capital One

• thredUP

• Honey

• Kroger

• Publix

• Target Circle

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