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Tips for holiday spending
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If you and your family are balancing a tight budget this Christmas season, you’re not alone.
According to Thrivent’s recent Holiday Spending Survey, two out of every three Americans have concerns about how they’ll manage their expenses this year.
With some planning and creativity, you can use these tips to stay festive yet frugal without compromising on fun. |
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Protect yourself from financial scams
With financial scams ramping up during the holidays, it's important to understand how to protect yourself. Online scammers are skilled at preying on generosity and will try to get your personal information by: |
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Impersonating loved ones. |
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Mimicking government agencies. |
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Offering phony sweepstakes. |
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Recommending false investment opportunities. |
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Asking for payment in gift cards. |
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Keep reading to find out how to spot fraudulent requests, and learn what steps to take if you’ve been scammed.
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How to give back as a family this season
When you live generously, it can inspire people around you to do the same. Especially if your family includes children: The more they see you living out your values, the more likely they are to make charitable choices themselves. This holiday season is the perfect time to start building your charitable legacy.
Learn more about how to develop family giving strategies.
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