How to Have a Debt-Free Christmas

How to Have a Debt-Free Christmas

It’s coming. Christmas is around the corner. Have you been saving for it? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. Most people don’t save for holiday spending and unfortunately, go into debt because of it. But that doesn’t have to be the case this year. My guest, Lauren Greutman is here to show us all how to have a debt-free Christmas. Lauren is an award-winning Consumer Savings Expert and the best-selling author of The Recovering Spender. She’s a regular guest on the Rachael Ray show, the Today Show, and Dr. Oz. In this episode, Lauren shares her story of getting out of over $40k of debt, actionable tips for having a debt-free Christmas, and how to avoid spending temptations. And I may have also asked what it’s like to be on national TV.

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How to Have a Debt-Free Christmas Details

  • How Lauren went from being in debt to finding success
  • Why most people go into debt during the holidays
  • The expenses people forget to budget for
  • Lauren’s advice to make financial changes
  • Steps you can take to stay out of debt this Christmas
  • Lauren’s 30 Days to a Debt-Free Christmas challenge
  • Walmart going from layaway to buy now, pay later
  • How to avoid spending temptations
  • The impacts of social media on spending
  • What it’s like to be on a national TV show
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How to Have a Debt-Free Christmas Resources

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