Getting a Head Start on Your Holiday Planning (Travel and More)

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The Holidays are closer than you think! When will you begin your travel planning, gift-buying and more? Let’s talk about how to establish your budget and save now.

Topic: Getting a Head Start on Your Holiday Planning (Travel and More)

When: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 3 p.m. ET.

Where: Join the live hashtag discussion

The panel will include Leslie H. Tayne, Esq: Founder and Managing Director of Tayne Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a The Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne, P.C.); Beverly HarzogCredit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Lawrence D. Sprung: CFP® President of Mitlin Financial, Inc.; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.

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Questions we will discuss:

  1. Have you started your holiday planning?
  2. What expenses should you consider when planning financially for the holidays?
  3. What are best practices for establishing a holiday spending budget?
  4. If you are planning to travel this holiday season, what are some travel expenses you should anticipate? 
  5. How can you prepare for supply chain shortages this holiday season?
  6. What are some unique and affordable gift options that don’t require big box retail shopping?
  7. What are your tried-and-true tips for saving money on your holiday shopping, décor and food?
  8. How can you set expectations around gift-giving with your family? 
  9. What are some financial scams that tend to pop up around the holidays?
  10. What final tips do you have for those planning ahead for the holidays?

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