How to avoid overspending in the festive season
Along with happy memories of festivals, most of us end up with several financial burden. While most people plan to exercise restraint in their festive spending, an overwhelming majority actually land up with empty bank balances or a heap of unpaid bills by the time the celebrations are over. Here are a few smart tips that anyone can certainly put to good use.
The Credit Card Trap
Losing control over the urge to spend on credit card purchases during the festival season is one of the most common follies. The lure of the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ is often too tempting. Here is a checklist of how you can put a cork to it.
* Use debit card whenever possible instead of the credit card.
* Chalk out a monthly usage limit for credit cards. Even during the festive celebrations never exceed this pre-decided amount.
* For minor expenditures such as dinners, movies, home decorations and purchase of sweets and gifts, pay in cash. Credit card swipe should be reserved for bigger expenses such as booking a vacation trip or buying air tickets.
* Make sure that you review the usage of your credit card every week.
Planning always saves
Everyone knows Christmas is on December 25 and Diwali falls in Autumn. You know the timing right from the start of the year but still only a handful actually plan their celebration expenses in advance. There can be tremendous amount of savings achieved through smart and careful planning. Here are some of the most significant
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