How to be a financially savvy holiday shopper
Today on \u201cPost Reports,\u201d personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary gives advice on how to avoid overspending on gifts this holiday season.
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Last year, retail sales during the November to December holiday season were $936.3 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. Americans are predicted to spend even more this year. Adobe Analytics projects the best discounts will land on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But a flashy red sale sign doesn\u2019t always mean you\u2019re getting a bargain.
Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary says we can avoid overspending on gifts by cutting down on our list, shopping earlier, and sticking to a budget. She also shares ideas for meaningful gifts from the heart that won\u2019t break the bank. You can also sign up for her free SMS course, \u201cHow to be a financially savvy holiday shopper.\u201d Michelle will send you a short text message every day for five days to make sure you\u2019re spending with purpose this holiday season. You can sign up by following this link.
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