7 Holiday Traditions to Rethink This Year

Don't break the bank in the name of tradition | November 2014

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Each year we look forward to certain family traditions, like baking Granny's gingerbread cookies or watching It's a Wonderful Life with the kids. But not every holiday tradition is quite so fun. How about braving the airport? Or cooking for a crowd of fifty? No thanks. If you no longer enjoy some of your annual traditions, or simply can't afford them right now, it's okay to change how you celebrate. It's your holiday, after all. Here are seven holiday traditions that may be costing you more than they're worth. Counting Your Blessings? Don't Forget Your Retirement Account As any investor knows, the stock market is capable of taking us for wild rides. But here's the thing: whether the market is up or down, the long-term investor can find something to be thankful for. Draw a Line in the Snow: How to Set and Stick to Gift-Giving Boundaries Between friends, co-workers and extended family, where do you draw the gift-giving line? Before you hit the mall this year, set some gift-buying boundaries. Holiday Travel: Questions to Ask Before Packing Your Bags Your schedule is too full. Your bank account is too empty. Or you have a big upcoming expense that may trump the trip. So how do you know if it makes sense to travel for Thanksgiving or Christmas? New on daveramsey.com • Christmas Conflict: 8 Ways to Get Along With Your Family This Season • 4 Heartbreaking Holiday Budgeting Fails • Is Layaway Good or Bad? We've Got Your Answer. • How to Start the Holiday Conversation No One Wants to Have

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