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Everyone's Talkin' Money

Holiday Spending Survival Guide: The How-Much-Is-Too-Much Budget

Everyone's Talkin' Money

Shari Rash

Self-improvement, Business, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Education

4.2648 Ratings

🗓️ 9 December 2025

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

If you’ve already blown your holiday gift budget… breathe. You are not the only one scrolling through your cart at 11 p.m., refreshing the screen, praying the total magically drops by $200. Your holiday spending didn’t “get away from you.” It sprinted off in glitter-covered sneakers — and today we’re going to get you back in control. In this episode, Shari breaks down why the holidays turn even the savviest women into overspending zombies, how guilt and obligation collide with Pinterest-level expectations, and what really causes December budgets to explode (hint: it’s not just the gifts). You’ll learn how to rebuild your gift budget in 10 minutes, how to set real boundaries with group gifts and family expectations, and what to do right now if you’ve already overspent. We’ll also dive into the forgotten budget busters — the holiday parties, school events, matching pajamas, cookie swaps, travel incidentals, and “small traditions” that add up faster than a Target cart on a Tuesday. And yes, we’ll walk through a step-by-step damage-control plan so you can fix this month without sacrificing your entire January. If you want more practical, shame-free money help (and frankly, fewer financial plot twists in December), join the newsletter at everyonestalkinmoneypodcast.com. And if you’re ready for personal planning support designed for real life, not Pinterest perfection, connect with Shari at GWAwealth.com to build a financial plan that won’t collapse at the first sight of twinkle lights. Stay merry — without the money stress. Talkin’ Points → where your money gets smarter. Real talk, practical tips, zero guilt straight to your inbox. Sign up here.  Be sure to like and follow the show on your favorite podcast app! Keep the conversation going on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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And you see that total?

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And your brain does that thing like, wait, this can't be right.

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Let me refresh. So you refresh,

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