From the course: Personal Finance Tips and Tricks
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Fiscally responsible festivities
From the course: Personal Finance Tips and Tricks
Fiscally responsible festivities
- Whether you're feeling the holiday cheer or gearing up for a blow out birthday party, celebrating shouldn't be synonymous with financial regret. Yet all too often we let our excitement take over our decision making process, and before you know it, you're in the red. In this video we'll cover five ways to have a great time while still keeping a handle on expenses. The first step is actually to not think about what you're celebrating. Instead think about all the other things in your life. What other financial commitments and goals do you have in place? You may want to adjust some of your current choices to make room for festivities, or this could serve as a reminder of your priorities and the motivation to keep yourself in check. Next, figure out ahead of time the amount that you want to spend. Don't forget this number can include a plan to bring in more money too. Maybe even dedicate a particular income stream or side hustle to your celebration goal. The important thing is that this…
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