About Today: 7 Ways to Keep Your Holiday Spending Under Control

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor I'm the worst when it comes to budgeting for the holidays. I always intend to write things out, but then opt to wing it at the last minute, figuring that I'll just keep my spending under control. (Seriously, sometimes it's like I've just met me.) 7 Ways to Keep Your Holiday Spending Under Control The problem is that I want to be Elvis, giving away Cadillacs, and that's not a good idea financially. (Probably, it wasn't even a good idea for Elvis.) Holiday Budgeting in Your 20s 12 Caregiver/Teacher Gifts They Will Love See More About:  preparing holiday budget  controlling spending  family budgets How to Budget Holiday Spending So this year, for the first time, I'm writing everything down and making a budget, like a grown-up. How to Cut Down on Holiday Spending Best Gifts for a Tight Budget See More About:  planning a frugal christmas  budgeting worksheets  Why Do We Go Into Debt for the Holidays? After all, no one has ever sent a thank-you card that said, "Thanks for going into massive credit card debt for my holiday enjoyment!" Reduce Holiday Shopping Stress How to Manage Holiday Stress 8 Tips to Budget for Holiday Travel While I'm being responsible, I think I'll work my travel plans into the budget. This is actually where most of us go wrong: We forget that traveling during the holidays costs a bazillion dollars. Weekly Travel Deals Last-Minute Airfare Deals See More About:  shopping while traveling  december travel  seasonal travel deals Today Ads Holiday Late Holiday Deals Holiday Gift Card Cheap Family Holiday Holiday and Travel Featured Articles Find Your Perfect-Fit College Call of Duty: Black Ops Bugs & Exploits Football Player Cam Newton Caught Cheating Movie Review: 'Morning Glory' Will Paper Maps Still Exist in 10 Years? Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement