How far in advance do you start saving or planning for EOY holiday spending?

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1 year in advance. Set aside the average cost of 1 gift every paycheck.

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? 26 paychecks, approx. 5 presents each for 5 people? Not a whole lot to me.

We start shopping the day after Christmas for the next year’s presents. Shop throughout the year taking advantage of clearance prices,etc. Budget monthly for it, but always have a little extra in reserve. We don’t go over the annual budget.

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It’s a year round thing. If it’s part of your monthly budget, you’re never caught short. You have to put everything into your plan. Been doing it for years.

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Not February.

March

It's close enough to bonus that I don't bother

The day before the holiday

A year in advance

A year or two in advance

why so early?!?!

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