Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it's
also one of the most stressful--and most expensive. Expectations
run high and it's tempting to whip out the credit cards to create
the perfect Christmas for your family, with lavish meals, new
decorations, and the latest, greatest gadgets and fashions for
everyone on your Christmas gift list. But you don't have to
overspend or go into debt to have a fabulous holiday.
Financial expert Mary Hunt shows readers how. She helps readers
assess their financial situation, commit to no new debt, and think
creatively about their gift list. With Mary's guidance, readers
will identify what has caused them to overspend in the past and
approach this Christmas with a plan and a new attitude toward
holiday spending. This just might be the best gift you can give
yourself and your family. This book is an updated edition of
Debt-Proof the Holidays.
Christmas--with no debt, less stress, and more
joy!
Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also
one of the most stressful--and most expensive. Expectations run
high, and it's tempting to whip out the credit cards to create the
perfect Christmas, with lavish meals, new decorations, and the
latest, greatest gadgets and fashions for everyone on your gift
list.
But you don't have to overspend or go into debt to have a fabulous
holiday.
Financial expert Mary Hunt shows you how to assess your situation,
commit to no new debt, and think creatively about gifts. With
Mary's guidance, you'll discover what caused you to overspend in
the past and how to approach this Christmas with a plan. It just
might be the best gift you can give yourself and your family.
Mary Hunt is an award-winning and bestselling author,
syndicated columnist, and sought-after motivational speaker. She is
founder and publisher of the interactive website Debt-Proof Living,
which features financial tools, resources, and information for her
online members. Her books have sold more than a million copies, and
her daily newspaper column is nationally syndicated through
Creators Syndicate and is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of
Everyday Cheapskate readers. Hunt speaks widely on personal
finance and has appeared on shows such as Good Morning
America, Oprah, Dr. Phil, and Focus on the
Family. She and her husband live in California.
Mary Hunt is founder and publisher of Debt-Proof Living® (formerly Cheapskate Monthly™), which has 35,000 print subscribers and an average of 800,000 website hits per month. Her books have sold more than a million copies, she was the financial columnist for Woman's Day magazine, and her daily newspaper column is syndicated through United Features. The author of 7 Money Rules for Life, Hunt speaks widely on personal finance and has appeared on shows such as Good Morning America, Oprah, and Dr. Phil. She and her husband live in California.