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The holiday season is upon us, but what happens when you run into a financial emergency? Did you spend too much on gifts? Are you still scrambling to find last-minute frugal gift and entertaining ideas? Is an unexpected emergency room visit straining your finances? What can you do when your holiday threatens to be less than happy? We’ll discuss some of the difficulties that come with the holiday season — or that can arise during any financial emergency. We’ll look at some of the last-minute solutions to your last-minute holiday financial problems, and talk about what you can do to prevent it from happening again. https://moneymastermindshow.com/episode30-how-to-avoid-a-holiday-financial-disaster/ Some facts and important questions discussed in this episode: Shoppers around the country say they are planning to spend an average of $861 for gifts this holiday season, up from $801 last year. A Bank of Montreal survey shows Canadians polled expected to spend an average of $1,517 on holiday spending. Time.com rep