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5 Tips for Celebrating the Holidays on a Budget

November 18, 2022

The holidays are a wonderful time to enjoy get-togethers with friends and family. But it can easy to go over-budget on gifts and holiday gatherings. Start a new holiday tradition with these budget tips to help avoid overspending.

  1. Check your inventory

If you’re like most people, you have a closet full of wrapping paper, decorations, tableware, and holiday cards left over from previous years. Knowing what you already have can help you avoid unnecessary purchases.

  1. Create a holiday budget and stick to it

Your budget should include everything you need to buy, the activities you want to do, and travel costs. To help prevent overspending, consider where you can cut back in your household budget and spend the money on festivities instead.

  1. Give the gift of time

A fun alternative to buying presents is giving loved ones coupons that they can cash in throughout the year for things such as babysitting, pet sitting, grocery shopping, or a fun outdoors activity to share together.

  1. Savvy shopping is smart shopping
  • Shop around and find the best prices.
  • Ask if stores you shop at will price match.
  • Follow your favorite brands on social media – many offer exclusive deals for followers.
  • Look for stores that offer free shipping and delivery.
  1. Find the best deals available on AMBA Discounts

From electronics to travel to dining and entertainment and sporting events, AMBA Discounts is your passport to amazing deals and huge savings. You can save on big name brands like Apple, Samsung…

Register for your AMBA Discounts powered by Passport secret activation code now and get in on all of the amazing savings. Already have an account? Start browsing by visiting www.passportcorporate.com.

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