Avoid Panic Shopping This Holiday

It's not even Halloween and we're already talking about Christmas shopping, but it will be here a lot sooner than you think.

Monday, October 26th 2009, 1:13 pm

By: News 9


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OKLAHOMA CITY -- It's not even Halloween and we're already talking about Christmas shopping, but it will be here a lot sooner than you think.

Christmas is just eight weeks away and that means if you get paid only one time a month you have just two checks left and if you get paid every two weeks Christmas is four paychecks away.

But before you panic, there are ways that may help you avoid panic shopping:

Set a budget

Avoid credit cards

Consider layaway

Make a list

Shop now

Don't forget hidden expenses (Wrapping paper, outfit for the Christmas party, Christmas cards and postage, unexpected gifts, tons of batteries for kids toys, airline tickets can get pricey, book now)

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