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Posted
Nov 09 2007, 11:36 AM
by
Karen Datko
Money Blog: Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money
Does holiday shopping cause you stress because you're spending money you don't have ? Do yourself a favor and let friends and family know that you're cutting back. That's the message of Blunt Money 's thoughtful post about adopting a new approach to holiday shopping . "It can be hard to give someone a $10 gift when you used to give them a $50 gift. You may feel worse when you receive expensive gifts," he writes. But think of it this way: How would your loved ones feel if they knew you purchased their gifts with credit you can't afford? Allow them to give you the gift of empathy. Let them know you'll be spending less , and maybe they'll return the favor.
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