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Infographic: Top Hidden Costs of the Holiday Season
By stella.louise(view all posts by stella.louise)
at 10:58AM Tuesday November 22, 2011
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In a matter of days, Black Friday and Cyber Monday will be here to the delight of savvy shoppers looking to score great deals for holiday gift-giving. But while you're bargain hunting this holiday season, don't let your budget be done in by some sneaky hidden costs reaching in to pick your pocket.
Sure you may have saved a bundle on that hot new tablet or video game console, but have you taken into account the investment of time, energy, fees and even wrapping paper during holiday shopping?
We've pulled together an infographic that breaks down some of the not so obvious extra expenses many of us will encounter during the holidays:
How do you plan to avoid some of these budget-busters? Share your money saving tips for the holidays in the comments!
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Sure you may have saved a bundle on that hot new tablet or video game console, but have you taken into account the investment of time, energy, fees and even wrapping paper during holiday shopping?
We've pulled together an infographic that breaks down some of the not so obvious extra expenses many of us will encounter during the holidays:
How do you plan to avoid some of these budget-busters? Share your money saving tips for the holidays in the comments!
Want to embed this infographic on your site? Use the code below:
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shopping online with coupons! i avoid malls and stores at this time of year. parking is painful!
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@SavingsIQ - have you ever shopped at a mall and then forgot what entrance you came in? Irritating! I'm surprised 50% is the highest out of the 64% need to be satisfied. I liked the two-for-one deals on BF.
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@ChcukG - 2 for 1 = 50% off, no?
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@Stella - and you wonder how I was off on the invoice?
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@ ChuckG- yep! that's the worst. another reason to avoid the malls.
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I only buy wrapping paper on clearance after the holidays, so I don't pay premium prices for it in December. Don't forget the extra costs of food when you're having company, too!
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