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Smart Cookie Tips: Save Money for Holiday Shopping

Watch this video for these tips to save for holiday shopping:

  1. Open a separate savings account
  2. Cut back on your expenses
  3. Stick to a budget

In this video, Shyanne shares three ways to save money for holiday shopping:

Tip #1: Open a separate savings account

You can set up automatic transfers to a separate savings account, whether it be biweekly, monthly, whatever works for you, just build up your savings.

Tip #2: Cut back on your expenses

Start cutting back on your expenses now. Can I cancel it? Can I get a better deal elsewhere? Chances are, you’ll find extra money in your budget when you take a hard look at your spending.

Tip #3: Stick to a budget

When the time comes, go out holiday shopping with a list, make a plan to stick to your budget, and have fun.

No matter how you choose to save for your holiday shopping, the time to start is now.