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December 9, 2013

6 ways to avoid holiday spending hangover

By ALEX VEIGA
AP Business Writer

It's a holiday season tradition that you don't want to observe. Many consumers spend more than they can afford, often racking up huge credit card balances.

But there's no need to exit the season of giving in worse financial shape than when it began. That's a lesson Suki Eleuterio learned after spending recent years stretching her finances to buy holiday gifts.


 
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