How to give the perfect gift without breaking the bank

Everyone knows that the holidays are expensive, and one of the biggest expenses is buying gifts for everyone. You don’t just want to buy any old gift, though. You want to buy a nice gift for someone, something that lets the recipient know they’re important to you.

The problem is that quality gifts are rarely cheap, which leads to a dilemma. How do you get some meaningful gifts for the people around you without digging yourself into debt?

Set a Holiday Spending Limit

Before you buy any gifts, your first step should be to come up with a limit on what you’ll spend on gifts this holiday season. Some people might feel weird about doing this, since they don’t want to come off as cheap. If you do feel weird, remember—making your friends and family happy during the holidays shouldn’t come at the expense of your well-being, emotionally or financially.

 

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