Tis The Season For Tipping — How Much Will You Give?

Stepping Into Holiday Budgeting | 4 Holiday Shopping Strategies to Keep You in Check | Americans Plan to Tip More This Holiday Season. Will You? Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( December 8, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] INTRODUCTION [] - [Stepping Into Holiday Budgeting]( I’m pretty good at sticking to my holiday budget for gifts for friends and family. I go astray when I start buying gifts for myself. I can always use more advice and encouragement to stay on track. I have some expert advice to help us all not overspend this month. One sub-head in my gift budget is tips. I often wonder if I’m [tipping enough]( and what other people are giving. Kiplinger contributing writer [Kathryn Pomroy]( has information about how much people expect to be tipping this holiday season. I look for savings wherever I can find it. 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I learned the hard way that setting a budget and managing my priorities is essential to making it out of this season of over consumption without overspending. [CFP Tony Drake has four tips to keep your holiday spending on track and start the new year without a pile of debt](. [] HOLIDAY TIPPING [] [Americans Plan to Tip More This Holiday Season. Will You?]( [Americans Plan to Tip More This Holiday Season. Will You?]( (Getty Images) I admit to experiencing [tipping fatigue](. There are too many tip jars at the tills. I don’t mind dipping into my pockets to say thank you for a year of great service. Do you think you’re a good tipper? [Read on to find out how much people plan on tipping this year and how generous you are compared to others](. If you are unsure [how much to tip](, I can help out there too [Build Your Customized Financial Plan with A Vanguard Advisor]( At Vanguard, we're invested in you. 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