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How to Budget for the Holidays and Avoid Overspending (Ep. 34)

The holidays bring joy, but they also bring financial pressure that can leave you dazed come January.

What if you could enjoy the season without the post-holiday regret? What if your spending reflected what truly matters to you?

In this episode, Nick Russell and Becky Wagoner share strategies for managing holiday expenses while staying aligned with your values. From creating supportive budgets to choosing meaningful gifts over material exchanges, they offer fresh perspectives on celebrating without overspending.

They also reveal startling statistics about gift returns and discuss creative…

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