Cash for Christmas: Save $750 in 100 Days

Thinking ahead to the holiday season--but dreading the financial impact on a tight budget? Be of good cheer! Small savings in the weeks ahead can add up to big dollars by December 25.

Money Channel's Andrew Housser has assembled nine ways to free up Christmas cash, starting now. Here at Organized Christmas, we love this right-out-of-the-gate savings tip:

Before employing any other savings tactics, create a holiday budget. Calculate how much you can and want to spend for holiday festivities. Make sure to include everyone you'll give a gift to; cards and postage; decorations; entertaining, year-end tips for service providers; and travel costs.

Make it work for you with a free printable holiday budget planner, then check the link for eight more ways to stay debt-free by saving ahead for the Christmas season:

Save $750 in the 100 days leading up to the holidays