5 Costly Mistakes the Average Consumer Makes When Christmas Shopping

October 10, 2024 – In a Bankrate article about mistakes the average consumer makes when Christmas shopping, Michelle Smoley, director of personal and college finance at Bright Horizons College Coach shares advice on the topic.

“List out expenses that you know you need to cover for the holidays,” said Michelle Smoley, director of personal and college finance at Bright Horizons College Coach. “For example, if you are a gift-giver, start a list of gift recipients. If you are traveling, make a list of projected travel expenses such as airfare and car rental. If you are hosting, confirm your menu and begin that grocery list.”

Read the full article here.