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Spending and Saving Throughout the Holiday Season

According to the National Retail Federation’s annual Holiday Spending Survey, three main categories make up the bulk of spending: $608.06 for gifts; $218.08 for items such as food, decorations, flowers and greeting cards; and $140.99 for other non-gift items consumers … Continue reading

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How to Save Money on Holiday Meals

Whether you’re hosting a holiday meal in your home this season, attending a potluck, or ditching the kitchen and heading to one of the many first-rate restaurants in and around Bergen County with your loved ones, costs can add up! … Continue reading

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Creating and Managing a Budget Ahead of the Holidays: Part II

In our last post, we shared some of the key steps to creating and managing a holiday budget successfully. Hopefully, that information has come in handy. Since the Season of Giving is approaching fast, here are a few more tips … Continue reading

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Creating and Managing a Budget Ahead of the Holidays: Part I

It’s easy to go overboard with spending any time of year, but especially during the holidays. Creating a budget seems fairly simple, but between gift-buying, holiday parties, travel, charity donations, and unforeseen expenses, sticking to it may seem like Mission … Continue reading

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