Out of Control Spending On Gifts and Holidays
August 20, 2009 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Giving, Spending and Saving
I love to give. One of my favorite ways to show appreciation, affection, or just simply make someone happy is to give them a gift. I honestly don’t do it, because I am obsessed with materialism. I just know that receiving an unexpected, thoughtful gift brings can really brighten up someone’s life. The keyword in that sentence is “thoughtful”. Just as much as I enjoy giving gifts, I hate giving gifts just for the sake of giving something. I like putting thought into gifts, and I am not a big fan of receiving a gift with no thought put into it. Before you jump on me, let me explain myself.
How To Save Money On Shipping Christmas Gifts
December 17, 2008 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Shopping, Spending and Saving
This is the busiest time of the year for the post office and other package shipping companies. One of the hidden costs of Christmas is shipping costs, and we often overlook the extra expense. I know you have all experienced the shock of going to the post office to ship a few packages and you walk out having spent a $100 just to ship a few gifts! Here are a few tips for helping you save some money this week as you rush to ship out the rest of your gifts.
Use Bubble Wrap Instead of Newspaper
Important Holiday Shopping Dates To Remember
November 25, 2008 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Shopping
November 27th: Black Friday. It’s the biggest shopping day of the year, and the deals can be great, but you have to search for them. Make sure you read my 7 steps to saving money on Black Friday.
December 1st: Cyber Monday. This is the online retailers version of Black Friday. They’ll have some great deals, and you might be able to get better deals on sites like Buy.com and Amazon.com, because their overhead is less. I would suggest waiting for Cyber Monday if you are looking for mid-priced electronics like computer accessories, digital cameras, and video games.
6 Ways to Save Money On Your Holiday Party
November 19, 2008 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Budgeting, Spending and Saving
The holiday party season is coming up, and your friends and family might be pressuring you to throw the Christmas party this year. Are you strapped for cash? You can still throw a pretty nice party on a strict budget. They key is spending less money on the small details. Don’t spend money in areas that most people don’t give a crap about. Here are 6 ways to save money on your party this year:
More Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season
November 17, 2008 by Erik Folgate
Filed under Budgeting, Shopping, Spending and Saving
David Bach was on Regis and Kelly this morning, and he gave some good tips for ways to save money this holiday season. Here they are:
- Start with a detailed list for gift giving: Write down all of the people that you want to buy a gift for, and then write down an amount you want to spend on them. Stick to that amount, but don’t go crazy over it. If you go over a few dollars, it’s not a big deal.
