With the holidays approaching, let’s say “No” to consumerism and giving gifts we can’t afford

Victoria MaydanikLife advice from bankruptcy attorney

We have been conditioned by stores and banks that we “have” to purchase gifts, and expensive gifts at that, for friends and relatives for every possible occasion: Christmas, New Year, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, reunions, retirements, graduations, housewarmings and more. The gift-giving expenses snowball, and …