Holiday Budgeting Without Stress: Tips to Spend Smarter This Season E19

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.