
Holiday Budgeting Without Stress: Tips to Spend Smarter This Season E19
Good Money Moves
• 22 min
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In episode 19 of the Good Money Moves podcast, “Holiday Budgeting Without Stress: Tips to Spend Smarter This Season,” host Jenna Taubel, AVP of Marketing at First Alliance Credit Union, sits down with Jordan Kaehler, Loan Portfolio Manager, to break down:
• Why holiday overspending happens, plus the hidden costs of “just swipe the card”
• A simple, realistic budget plan (who, what, and how much) that keeps you in control
• Smart ways to use credit cards—rewards, limits, and paying in full—to avoid January bill shock
• Dangers of Buy Now Pay Later and how to dodge high-interest traps
• Debt-free gift strategies: holiday savings clubs, automatic transfers, and round-up apps
• Fast recovery options if you did overspend—debt consolidation, snowball payoff, and more
Whether you’re new to credit cards, juggling travel costs, or rebuilding after a setback, this conversation gives you practical tools to celebrate the season without the stress.
First Alliance Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender.
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