Comments on: 12 Million American’s Are STILL Paying Off Last Year’s Christmas!

By: Jobless Trevor

Jobless Trevor — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:39:30 +0000

We started our Christmas budget months ago! And we’re glad too; I honestly can’t imagine still paying off last year’s Christmas! Unbelievable!

By: headknocker

headknocker — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:58:08 +0000

We budget a little each month for Christmas so that when we start our Christmas shopping we can create our list and expected amount for each person. No guilt for spending too much and no need to use credit.

By: poor boomer

poor boomer — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:08:42 +0000

Aw, that’s nothing. I’m still paying off student loans from 30 years ago.

By: JLP

JLP — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:01:45 +0000

Eden,

Okay, that makes sense. I can see your point. I know my MIL buys a “gift” for her dog and it always makes me chuckle.

By: eden

eden — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:55:55 +0000

Well, I buy ‘gifts’ for our pets. It’s all stuff we’d need to buy anyway – ex. restocking treats, new scratchers for the cats, replacing toys that are now worn out, etc. We usually get the dogs a special treat as well ($5 total). I wrap it up b/c there’s only the two of us, so it’s nice to have a few more presents under the tree.

By: Aya @ Thrive

Aya @ Thrive — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:52:05 +0000

I don’t really agree with the “streamline gift wish lists” tip. At times like these the only reason why there should be a list, is to decide on the one thing that should be bought. Getting everything on the list is a luxury these days! Parents can teach their kids about budgeting and the tough times by working with them with their wish lists and having them decide on only one thing.

The thing about pet gits, yes, it seems ridiculous to some. Yet, I think we have to consider families out there that don’t have children. Pets, to these people, are their children and it makes sense for them to be buying them gifts. Buying $1000 diamond studded collars on the other hand, is another story.