Make your Holidays a Little Happier by not Overspending

Making a budget for holiday expenses and keeping track of spending is a good way to avoid spending more than intended during the holidays. (Stock photo)

Make your Holidays a Little Happier by not Overspending

Be sure to involve the entire family in holiday budgeting. To save money, look for no- or low-cost community events you can all share. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

Make your Holidays a Little Happier by not Overspending

Thu, 12/14/2023 - 5:00am

With the biggest spending season of the year approaching, financial planning experts in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences offer some advice on budgeting for the holidays — and having a meaningful Christmas without overspending.Nathan Harness, Ph.D., director of the Financial Planning Program, and Nick Kilmer, Ph.D.,

PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

Forney Messenger

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 936, Forney, TX 75126
Physical Address: 201 W. Broad St., Forney, TX 75126
Phone: 972-564-3121
Fax: 972-552-3599