{"id":7731,"date":"2022-11-28T10:45:58","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T15:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=7731"},"modified":"2023-06-05T12:09:17","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T17:09:17","slug":"last-minute-holiday-shopping-save-money-and-stress-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/last-minute-holiday-shopping-save-money-and-stress-less\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Minute Holiday Shopping? Save Money and Stress Less"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re weeks away from Christmas and some holiday shoppers still have gifts to buy.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve waited until now to get started, don\u2019t panic. We have some strategies to help you get the right gifts without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Make a list<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Create a list of everyone you need to shop for along with gift ideas and the maximum amount you\u2019re willing to spend. Don\u2019t forget to include people who receive holiday tips such as your mailman or babysitter. This will help you stay on budget and make sure no one is forgotten.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Shop online<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Avoid the crowds and long lines by doing your shopping online. Many online retailers offer expedited shipping and promise to have your gifts delivered by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Christmas_Eve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas Eve<\/a>. For additional savings, do a quick search for coupon codes related to your purchase.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Comparison shop<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Save money by doing a little comparison shopping before making your purchase.\u00a0 There\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll find a few stores selling the same merchandise at different prices. If you decide to shop online, don\u2019t forget to factor in shipping costs, speed of shipping and gift wrapping availability when deciding which retailer to order from.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Take advantage of extended store hours<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Many stores open earlier and close later during the holidays. Take advantage of their extended hours and shop during nonpeak times to avoid crowded stores and long lines.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Donate to charity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The holidays are the perfect time to give to those in need. If you have friends or family members who don\u2019t need anything new, make a donation to a local charity in their name.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>DIY<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling crafty,save money by giving your loved ones something handmade. 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