How much is too much for Christmas?

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Registered: 11-18-2008
How much is too much for Christmas?
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Thu, 11-20-2008 - 11:21pm

OK - So I have a question about the holiday season - How much is to much?

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Sun, 11-30-2008 - 8:05pm

Lurker here...I have never set a dollar amount, but I do not spend more than I can afford. I do use credit cards, but I always pay them off in full each month. I do this all year round, so it is not a challenge for me to continue doing this through the Christmas season.


My kids are not as old as yours, but they are not little anymore...and their wants are becoming more expensive each year. I try to get them at least one or



 

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Sun, 11-30-2008 - 8:29pm

I agree with you. I think that there may be 1, maybe



 

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Registered: 02-19-2003
Wed, 12-10-2008 - 9:20am

Hi there,


Carmen Wong Ulrich, host of CNBC's 'On The Money', has replied to your question in the form of video.


http://video.ivillage.com/player/?fid=752127#videoid=862121


I hope this gives you some much needed answers.



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Registered: 09-13-2008
Thu, 12-18-2008 - 5:54pm
Three years ago my cousins and I put everyone's name in a hat. We each drew a name and bought a gift for that person with a $25 limit. This

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