Save Money for Yule - How to Have a Budget-Friendly Yule

Donate Time Instead of Cash

Help out at a soup kitchen or shelter this year instead of contributing cash.

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It's easy to get caught up in the charity of the Yule season. You can't go anywhere without seeing someone ringing a bell for a social service organization of some sort. If you're someone who normally puts out a lot of cash for these groups, this year consider donating a couple of hours of your day to help out at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter. Your time is just as valuable as your money.

• Make a Budget
• Don't Spend a Fortune on Cards
• Shop Early
• Trim the Trimmings
• Don't Buy Yourself Stuff
• Forget the Expensive Party
• Ditch the Fancy Wrapping Paper
• Donate Time Instead of Cash
• Pay Now, Not Later
• Have a Greener Yule