Originally published Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 12:13 AM
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Money tip: How to avoid holiday overspending
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Maintaining firm control of a household budget is no easy task during these tough economic times.
And the challenge to keep a lid on personal spending becomes even more acute during the holiday gift-giving season.
A wide variety of Web sites however, offer a large number of tips to help shoppers cope with the financial demands that accompany holiday planning and shopping.
Here are some Web sites worth visiting (with Web address and summary):
American Bankers Association
www.acbankers.org/ABAEF/HolidayBudget.htm
Features seven tips for developing a holiday-spending plan.
Better Business Bureau
www.bbb.org/us/article/bbb-provides-consumers-six-ways-to-save-money-this-holiday-season-7913
Provides six suggestions to save money during the holiday season.
Consumer Reports
www.consumerreports.org/cro/money/shopping/shopping-tips/holiday-shoppinggotchas/overview/index.htm
Spotlights six holiday-shopping traps and how to avoid over spending.
Federal Trade Commission
www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt082.shtm
Serves up quick tips and feature articles devoted to smart holiday shopping.
Financial Web
www.finweb.com/financial-planning/holiday-budgeting-tips.html
Budget and save on decorations, food and gifts.
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