Question: “Do you do spending plans?”

@Shavkat (137215)

Philippines

December 11, 2017 8:54pm CST

Christmas season had touched our life now. I am pretty sure most of you had spent time buying online or cruising around the shopping malls. It is an inevitable situation for the people to give some presents to others. It doesn’t matter if the presents are expensive or not, the most important thing is, the sincere of thought by giving without any returns. But then, we need to consider the spending habits in securing the allocation of money to these tangible things. ‘Is it your practice to do spending plans?’ Image Credit: pixabay.com

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@JudyEv (325793)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 17

We have never been in the habit of spending huge amounts on gifts. Sometimes for something special we have but mostly we've been very mindful of how much we're spending.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

Being mindful is the best thing we can do. I do think that we need to think it over before squandering our savings.

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@JudyEv (325793)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Dec 17

@Shavkat Sometimes people get carried away over Christmas. They would do well to remember the real reason for a celebration at that time.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

@JudyEv I also noticed that some individuals cannot track down their expenses. It is a perfect description of being obsessive-compulsive.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

12 Dec 17

I don't know if I am excited about Christmas or not like I have a lot of things in mind.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

13 Dec 17

@JustBhem It will be a celebration of the immdediate family only. You can add up some close friends.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

13 Dec 17

As for me, I am so excited because my family will be completed again. My sister is working in the capital and it has been a long time that she didn't go back home.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

13 Dec 17

@Shavkat Wow. It must be a Happy gathering for sure.

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@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

12 Dec 17

I usually give when I feel like it and according to what I can give.

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@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

13 Dec 17

@Shavkat If someone is going to whine then it's better they don't give the gift as it spoils the joy.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

13 Dec 17

@1hopefulman Exactly, my friend. I have seen some people who do this. It is a really mind-blowing moment for me.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

13 Dec 17

It is nice to give something in our free will. I don't like people who give and whining about giving it.

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@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

12 Dec 17

We stopped two years ago exchanging gifts, there is no reason to spend money when none of us really needs something. We meet together and have a nice lunch, a lot better than wasting money in gifts and getting stressed while searching for gifts.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

Some acquainted friends of mine prefer to spend money on food if seeing outside. For such special seasons like Christmas, we only give gifts to kiddies and it doesn't need to be extravagant items.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

@LadyDuck In terms of celebrating the Christmas Eve, Filipinos usually celebrate at home.

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@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

12 Dec 17

@Shavkat We are all adults, so there is no reason to spend money on gifts. I do not like to go out for the Christmas lunch and dinner, it's so much better to celebrate at home.

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@ridingbet (66857)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

a colleague messaged me that we will have a Christmas party in school on the 20th. i declined his invitation. i said i am on training and besides, i have no budget to buy for exchange gifts since i am not working;hence, no salary.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

Have you tried to check the linked site about the nursing assistant online? When I was working in my previous jobs, I don't usually attend their Christmas party. Why? I don't like bonding with them.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

16 Dec 17

@ridingbet I am not sure. I started to feel dismayed seeing my colleagues before. I never attended Christmas party with the company. I would rather be at home than seeing them.lol

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@ridingbet (66857)

• Philippines

16 Dec 17

@Shavkat hmmm, not yet. maybe i will some other time. a full-time colleague previously messaged me on chat that we will have our Christmas party on the 20th and we will have exchange gifts.i declined to go because i am on training. he said my name is listed and to be picked by any of the instructors. i said, i won't because i have no budget for the gift, and it is so tiring to go down the nursing office then ascend when i go home.

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@magallon (19280)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

I really think about on what to give as Christmas presents so I consider also the amount I am going to spend. Yes, i do spending plans...

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

It is the basic core for allotting our budgets into something. At least, we can able to foresee how much we can spend on particular items.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

15 Dec 17

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@magallon (19280)

• Philippines

15 Dec 17

@Shavkat i agree....

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@allen0187 (58444)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

Yes, I do have a spending plan and not just for Christmas but for a monthly basis.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

When I was still working in my previous jobs, I do the spending plans on a weekly basis. Now, I do it on a monthly basis and working at home is much better than before.

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@prashu228 (37526)

• India

12 Dec 17

I only spend which i can afford. I don't receive any gifts from anyone. So sad..but that's true, i got used to it with the time...i am more of giving type...

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

I have the same sentiments, my friend. I am a giving person and don't need to wait or ask for any returns. It should be of the free will of doing it. In most cases, I just buy presents for myself.lol

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@1creekgirl (40523)

• United States

12 Dec 17

We have a set amount in modest terms and usually don't spend beyond that.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

I do think it is better to live a modest lifestyle. I had learned this when I had my volunteerism in an underdeveloped country. It is a learning process to be content with living in simplicity.

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@just4him (306239)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

12 Dec 17

No, I don't do spending plans, just plan to spend.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

I think it is the same principle.

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@JESSY3236 (18923)

• United States

12 Dec 17

My uncle gives me and my mother money for Black Friday shopping. He gives us a certain amount to spend. I even save up my gift cards too.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

13 Dec 17

How kind of him to give money to the Black Friday Shopping. You can also use the gift card. It would be a happy shopping spree for you and your mom.

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@shivamani10 (11038)

• Hyderabad, India

12 Dec 17

Generally, these are meant for the middle class but not for the rich. They can generously give away anything they want.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

You have a point. Personally speaking, the low class can still incorporate this spending plan on how to budget the money for them to survive.

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@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

12 Dec 17

Yes I am, I watch what I spend.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

That's nice to hear, my friend. It is better to be mindful of it.

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@Daelii (5619)

• United States

12 Dec 17

I do! I dont want to start the new year broke and behind on bills. So I try to budget it out before the Christmas season starts :)

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

I am into this game plan. I don't want to drain my savings. It is better not to overspend for this season. For the following year, we can able to get something from our pockets.

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@jstory07 (134465)

• Roseburg, Oregon

12 Dec 17

We only spend what we can afford to spend and no more.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

I agree. I also do the same thing. I don't spend beyond my means.

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@kobesbuddy (74571)

• East Tawas, Michigan

12 Dec 17

We don't spend very much at Christmas time. Our budget is slim, so we choose gifts that don't cause us to go in debt.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

In my family, presents are only for kiddies. Sometimes I do give money to each my family members than giving presents.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

12 Dec 17

@kobesbuddy It is nice to give presents. Through the years, our real neighbors are not here anymore. Basically, I only celebrated with my immediate family and we don't care about our evil relatives anymore.

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@kobesbuddy (74571)

• East Tawas, Michigan

12 Dec 17

@Shavkat We give gifts to anyone we care about, even special treats for nice neighbors.

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