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’Tis the season to be jolly! The cool weather, desserts and the time to dress up in coats, jackets and boots is here. And so is the season to surprise your loved ones with gifts. Unlike Santa, however, our budgets are rather tight. So here’s your handy Christmas shopping guide that can help you stay true to your budget.
1. Create A Budget The first step to planning for a debt-free Christmas is to, well, have a plan. A Christmas budget helps you avoid overspending and credit card debt. – Create a budget and chalk up an upper limit you have to spend keeping your savings in mind and making room for some last-minute expenses – Jot down a list of loved ones you will be gifting this festive season; prioritise them from closest to distant family members – Keep a part of your budget aside for unexpected expenses – Divide your budget based on who is priority and how much to spend on one person
2. Stalk For Deals & Discounts Online shopping comes with a major perk, sales! After Diwali, December brings along a ton of deals and discounts. Keep up with brands and e-commerce websites for their sales by subscribing to their newsletters. Sites like Grabon, Couponduniya and many more have great deals listed and extensions like Honey help you save even more money. – Visit social media pages to keep up with sales – Add items to your wishlist beforehand to avoid wasting time during checkout or risking things going out of stock – Keep an eye out for giveaways, pop-up sales and festive combos – Shop on unique websites that offer a variety of products at discounted prices
3. Shop On Trusted Sites While budget might be the biggest priority for you, getting substandard products will ultimately put a damper on your holiday spirit. The key is to shop for brands and on sites that offer quality products at reasonable prices. And the best way to go about these is taking advantage of their Christmas or New Year’s Sale! – The Channel 46 Pop-Up Sale – Myntra Christmas Sale – Amazon Christmas Sale – Nykaa Year End Sale
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