Will the Holidays Leave You Financially Stressed and Full of Regrets?

Will the Holidays Leave You Financially Stressed and Full of Regrets?

The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time of the year, yet countless Americans will no doubt come away with regrets over the amount they spend. In a new study by Affirm, 61% of consumers claim that holiday spending is not just a source of personal stress, but family conflict. Furthermore, 34% of shoppers are worried about how they'll pay for their holiday purchases.

And all of that's a shame, really, because with improved planning, we could all do a better job of enjoying the holidays rather than having them serve as a source of anxiety. Of course, the best way to approach holiday shopping is to save for it in advance. But given that we're already in late November, it's clear that those of us without extra savings have already missed that boat.

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