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Published on November 17, 2021 | Webster Bank
These past two years have been like no other in history. And due to the widespread impact of the coronavirus pandemic, this upcoming holiday shopping season is shaping up to be different as well.
According to a recent Accenture Holiday Shopping Survey, “two in every five shoppers plan to spend less than they did last holiday [season].”
But, how can you avoid the pressure to overspend? Especially when more than 60 percent of shoppers plan to minimize in-store shopping and more heavily frequent online retailers where the tendency is to fill a shopping cart, pay for it with a credit card and schedule everything to be delivered right to the front doorÉ in just a few clicks? Your best strategy is to plan upfront.
Effective planning tips
Even better, consider exchanging names among friends or family with a set dollar limit to purchase a gift for one person. Remember, itÕs quality, not quantity that matters when giving.
Also, think about pooling your resources with other family members to buy gifts for individuals, particularly if it involves a rather expensive present.
“One in three consumers (33%) expect to give more digital gift cards during the 2020 holiday season compared to past years.”
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Important cyber protection tips
Finally, if youÕre among the 59 percent of consumers who are planning to do more than half their holiday shopping online this holiday season, take precautions to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime.
Here are a few ways you can stay safe while shopping online:
Bottom line: plan out your holiday shopping. YouÕll enjoy the experience and feel better about your finances when January rolls around.
The opinions and views in this blog post are those of the authors, and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Please consult professional advisors with regard to your individual situation.