Life & Money Everyday Money Managing Debt 4 Ways to Avoid Holiday Overspending Northwestern Mutual Oct 25, 2019 Planning a holiday budget ahead of time can help prevent you from overspending during the holidays — and racking up debt. Photo credit: Getty Images share Related Articles article How to Avoid Holiday Overspending and Still Give Your Kids Meaningful Gifts Learn more article How to Set Holiday Spending Expectations Learn more article 12 Days of Saving: How to Recoup Some Cash This Holiday Season Learn more