Christopher Liew is a CFP®, CFA Charterholder and former financial advisor. He writes personal finance tips for thousands of daily Canadian readers at Blueprint Financial.
For many, the holidays represent a time for joy, family, friends, gift-giving and gratitude. However, the financial aftermath can be stressful.
Between gift-buying, travel, special meals and last-minute surprises, it’s easy to spend far more than you originally planned. While credit cards, buy-now-pay-later services and short-term loans make holiday shopping convenient, they can also leave you with lingering debt and a hole in your wallet.
Here are some time-tested tips to help you tackle…