Monday, December 15, 2008

How Is Your Budget For The Holidays?

By Ken DonaldMost people have tried it – spending more on the holidays thanintended. I comes as a surprise again an again. What is it withmoney and budgets that do not work? People split up because ofmoney. It is an invisible force from our subconscious mind thattricks us to buy stuff we can not afford at a given moment. The best way to stop spending too much money over the holidays,is to set a budget for how much you can spend, especially forgifts, and then stick with it, no matter what. Even if yousubconscious mind tells you it is okay. Do it outside the holidays too, people should keep a rein ontheir spending there as well. If you do it at all times itshould be no problem in the holidays as well. Sixty-one percent of Americans either does not have an annualhousehold budget or feel it is difficulty to stick with it. Outof those who have tried to keep a household budget, fiftypercent gave up trying to follow it. Your subconscious mind isdoing its thing even if you do not like it. The best way to maintain financial discipline might be to stopusing credit cards. If you know you do not have enough money tobuy something and pay for it this month, then maybe you shouldnot buy it at all. Without a credit card in your pocket, you cannot be tricked by your own mind to buy anything. Maybe you have doubts whether you should spend anything on theholidays or not. Is it not just an industry game that is way tooexpensive for regular people? I think not, don’t be afraid. Youcan get tons of great stuff that is not too expensive and thatwill bring joy and smiles in the house. Have fun and thank you for your time.About the Author: Much more information on Budget Holidayhttp://www.budget-holiday-e.com on this website. See for yourself.Source: http://www.isnare.comPermanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=57820&ca=Finances

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