The holidays are coming in hot — and so are the Amazon boxes, overtime shifts, and “we’ll just put it on the card” moments. In this episode of Budgets for Badges, we’re breaking down how first responder families can enjoy the season without waking up to a financial hangover in January.

We’ll talk about how to plan gift spending before the panic sets in, navigate the emotional pressure of “keeping up,” and set boundaries with your budget (and maybe your in-laws). You’ll learn simple ways to build a holiday fund, avoid those sneaky “one more thing” purchases, and still make memories that don’t cost you your sanity.

Because while you can’t control your call volume this season, you can control your spending. Let’s keep your budget off life support and make sure your New Year starts with more peace and less payments.

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