Be money wise during the festive season

Consumers spend recklessly around this time of the year
Consumers spend recklessly around this time of the year

January is always a stressful month for most people, especially considering the financial strain usually associated with celebrating the festive season.

As the festive season approaches, there is happiness, excitement and high expectation. Unfortunately, this often leads many to neglect their budgets as they enjoy the celebrations of the Christmas season. It is very vital and also perfect time, however, to start sensible planning hence overcome the temptation of excessive spending.

This is the time of the year that many Batswana travel to exotic and wonderful places to refresh their minds away from work, but not all of us do that. Some visit their families, friends and colleagues, attend and organize parties and also celebrate with music artist at various events. Most of these expenses are not budgeted for and most Batswana tend to spend more than necessary on clothes for children and families, gifts for friends, drinks and food.

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