The holidays are usually called the most wonderful time of the year, but they are also typically the most expensive time of the year. In a recent survey from Bankrate , 54% of respondents said they’d made an unplanned or impulse purchase during the last holiday season. Beyond purchasing gifts, many different holiday costs that you may not think to budget for can impact your finances.

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Beyond purchasing gifts, many different expenses that you may not think to budget for can impact your finances. We’ve done a deep dive into holiday spending and uncovered a few “hidden” costs and expenses to watch for, with tips on how you can budget for them.

Holiday festivity costs: Clothing, entertainment, cooking, gifting

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