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In today’s post, I’m going to be sharing with you 7 of the best tips on how you can start saving money for the holidays.
December is a mere 2 months away, and that basically means that 2019 is almost over. Crazy, right?!
The holidays can be a stressful time for many people. Between hosting parties, buying new clothes for the season, and buying gifts, the expenses sure do pile up this time of year.
It’s very easy to go into debt because of the holidays, but it’s also very doable to survive the holiday season without going completely broke. All it takes is a little bit of prep work and consistency.
Below are my tips for saving money in the holiday season.
1. Start now
If you want to save money for the holiday season, the sooner you start putting money away, the better. You will get to your savings goal quicker and will have to live on less of a budget closer to the holidays.
Start saving money you make from your job, as well as any unexpected funds and leftover money at the end of each month leading up to the holidays. Every little bit helps.
2. Create and stick to a budget
Budgeting will help you loads when trying to save. Everybody has a different income so your budget will not be the same as everybody else’s.
Take some time to calculate how much money you NEED every month for rent, food, and bills. Then, put away some of your remaining funds in a savings account.
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3. Sell any unwanted items
Most of us have a lot of items in our homes which we don’t use anymore. If you don’t mind parting with these random things laying around your home and cluttering your space, why not sell it?
Clothes can be sold on websites like Depop or Facebook even, and you can also open up an eBay store and start selling your unwanted things there. If all else fails, are garage sales still a thing? If they are, have one! You’ll declutter your space AND get paid for it in the process.
4. Use Rakuten to get cash back
Saving money for the holiday season doesn’t just have to be in the form of literally saving money. You could also be getting cash back on purchases you make!
Rakuten (formerly known as Ebates) is a crowd favorite when it comes to getting money when you spend it. They partner with 2,500 online stores and also have the option of in-store cash back if you prefer to shop at physical stores.
Some of the stores you could be making money from shopping there are Puma, Macy’s, Ulta, Kohl’s, Michael Kors, The Container Store, A&F, Amazon, Target, Nordstrom and thousands more! Sign up to Rakuten here and start getting cash back today.
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5. Don’t underestimate coins
I slept on coins for SO long. Anybody else?
When it comes to saving money for the holiday season, every little bit helps. That means coins too! Any time you have extra coins, instead of scattering them all over your bag, car, and house, collect them somewhere. At the end of a few weeks, take them somewhere like a Coinstar and get cash back for your coins.
You’ll be surprised at how much loose change can accumulate to! I did this once and had over $30 just lying around at the bottom of my purse!
6. Use cash instead of cards
I don’t know if anybody is like me, but when I actually SEE how much money I’m spending, it makes me not want to buy half the stuff that I’m buying.
There’s something about paying with a card that almost makes it seem like I’m getting stuff for free, which is nuts. But that’s how my brain thinks about it!
Since switching over to cash for my day-to-day purchases, I’m spending less and saving way more.
7. Outsmart online stores
If you like online shopping (because let’s face it- how easy is that?) and do it a lot, then try this hack. Add items you’d like to buy to your cart and leave them there. After a day of two, most stores will email you some sort of percent-off coupon on your entire order! Make sure you have an account on the store’s website because, without it, they won’t be able to email you.
A bonus tip is to then see if the website you’re shopping on is on Rakuten. If it is, you’ll be saving money from the coupon, AND getting cash back on the items you buy!
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These are all such great tips, Mariam! I’ve been thinking a lot about the upcoming holidays, and the expenses. I love the idea of starting now because I always wait until the last minute and end up stressed out. Thanks for these great ideas!
My pleasure! Anything to take the stress out of the holidays!
Super helpful! Thanks for sharing 😊
-Kaylie at bizwithkaylie.com
Thank you for reading!
These are some incredible tips, and so useful for the upcoming holidays!
Thank you!
Love this! So true about the leaving stuff in your car too, always works for me 🙌
Totally with you on the cash point – it’s one of the main reasons I rarely shop using my card. I keep seeing good things about Rakuten so will have a gander!
Definitely give it a go- I’ve gotten a bunch of cashback already from it and I’ve only used it for a few months!
Great tips! I’m starting my Christmas shopping today actually and I find starting early and spreading it out really helps x
It really does- good luck with your shopping!
I’ve actually been trying the cash method and I’ve found that I’m spending a TON less and saving money!
That’s awesome!
Great ideas, I am definitely one for hoarding coins and you have also reminded I have some things to go in depop, so thanks for that 🙂
Awesome! Depop is an awesome site!
Best tip is definitely avoiding card usage! I try to always pay cash or pay with my debit card at least, avoid credit cards!
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Those are great habits!
Such good money saving ideas!
Thanks for the post! I always forget about coins too. Selling stuff and using Rakuten, all great ideas. I’m now inspired to plan ahead and save in a more organized way.
Great money saving tips! Every little bit helps. I’m bad at leaving coins lying around. I need to start picking them up. Thanks!
My pleasure!
Some great tips there
Great tips! I especially love the one about outsmarting the stores. It’s so true!
Yes this was all I needed! I started to feel a bit restless because I know I’m going to spend money on myself during Black Friday sales, I plannend a couple of trips where I want to save for and the upcoming Holidays gifts.
You must be so excited for Black Friday! Where I live this isn’t a thing, so I always rely on online Black Friday sales!
I’m so excited! It slowly became a thing where I live, I think 3 years ago? And now every store is doing sales! But I also order online lol, I’m going all it!
These are some really great tips for budgeting! Im trying to be better with buying Christmas bits this year, as I’m always awful with it. Thanks for sharing x
Kayleigh Zara 🥀 http://www.kayleighzaraa.com
You’ve got some really great tips here! I never start my Christmas shopping early enough and then resent having to spend so much all at once. I need to get on a cashback site asap!
Beth x Adventure & Anxiety
You will LOVE cash back sites! So convenient!
So many ood tips! I know the feeling of upcoming Christmas spend can be so daunting!
Rosie
Great tips. I definitely need to start working on saving up a bit more money now!
I’m glad you liked the tips! Good luck saving!