Stretching Your Dollar: Holiday Budgets Across the United States
There's just under a month before the holiday shopping season wraps up and if you haven't completed yours, we have a few budgeting tips for you. Christie Matherne, to talking about holiday shopping deals, particularly for those who missed out on Cyber Monday and Black Friday. A few good tips Matherne noted: start shopping early, track your spending and using a rewards credit card for purchases.
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