Comments on: Reducing Financial Stress During the Holidays

By: joe

joe — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:24:07 +0000

I know my weakness is not ‘well organized”. and it make my financial management in problem everytime.
thanks for great post.
joe

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:53:20 +0000

I have read a book about Gov’t Grants and I hope it could help those who are having problems financially or those who want to put up a business in the future. It’s very helpful. It’s called:
How to start or grow business using government grant money – Directory of grant funding programs

By: Becky

Becky — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:11:19 +0000

I love the idea of shopping all year long instead of last minute. Ever since I finished Anthony Manganiello's latest book, "The Debt-Free Millionaire: Winning Strategies to Creating Great Credit and Retiring Rich," I have been trying to think of ways to not have to go into debt- meaning I have been trying to pay off all of my debt and avoid getting into anymore debt. It seems that buying gifts all year would help me solve this problem. Too late this year, but will keep in mind for next year.

By: CD Phi

CD Phi — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:33:42 +0000

@ Marci: I love the idea of handmade gifts- baked treats included.

By: Lulu

Lulu — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:11:24 +0000

I think if you plan in advance and stick to your plan then the Christmas holidays do not need to be stressful. I make a budget and do not go over it so I have never felt pressured to spend massive amounts at this time.

I guess I don’t make a big deal out of since my family is away (in another country) from me and I tell my friends not to expect anything…but then give them little surprises.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:48:05 +0000

That’s another way to look at it.

I’d have to say that your family is lucky someone else is getting them gifts since they probably got your t-shirts the day you started your blog and don’t need ANOTHER one.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:36:10 +0000

Ah.. I forgot about handmade gifts too My mom used to knit these beautiful sweaters for us when we were little. I miss that.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:11:20 +0000

Hmm, I suppose that would be stressful. 25 gifts? Wow. That means you’ll get a lot of gifts in return. Sounds pretty equal to me.

Frankly, I’m just going to get everybody these SWEET “Financial Samurai – Slicing Through Money’s Mysteries” t-shirts and long sleeve shirts. They’re gonna accept them and love them. haha

By: John DeFlumeri Jr

John DeFlumeri Jr — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:59:49 +0000

With the financial tightness, comes the embarrassment of the money restrictions, and you may not be as sociable as previously. It adds up to a lot of pessimism and gloominess.

John DeFlumeri Jr

By: marci

marci — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:51:05 +0000

I think part of the problem is ‘expectations’ exceed reality.
There is not enough time nor money to meet everyone’s wants/needs –
so one has to be a little more realistic about expectations and what there is actually time for and money for.

For me – I get Thanksgiving Day off, Christmas Day off and New Year’s Day off and all those withOUT pay. I work the rest – and I work overtime every week. Being a single person household, there is only so much time that can be devoted to the extra decorating, baking, visiting, etc. and still get the household chores done.

I’ve learned to be more realistic about how much “free” time I have and plan my holiday doing around that factor. I learned a long time ago that I am not “superwoman” and I no longer try to be. Much easier on me.