As soon as we hear the first notes of Mariah Carrey’s All I Want for Christmas is You it’s official: Christmas season is upon us! Holidays are a time of joy, fun, and family time, but let’s be honest -Christmas can also bring a lot of financial pressure. The costs can quickly add up between meals, gift-giving, and traveling. For many, the pressure to have a perfect holiday can lead to overspending and stress.

What if we told you that you could enjoy all the magic without worrying day and night about your finances? Setting a holiday budget is important and the Potje app is here to help! With Potje, you can set up multiple money pots and put money aside for your perfect holidays.

Tips to maximize your holiday Savings with Potje:

1. ⁠Start Early: The sooner you start, the more stress-free you’ll be! Small amounts each week will add up by the time December comes.

2. ⁠Start with a budget and stick to it: Before shopping or planning your celebrations, take some time to set a realistic budget. Make a list of all your expected expenses: gifts, travel, decorations, food, drinks with friends, parties, and so on. Once you have your list, set a spending limit and stick to it!

3. Move costs around: Review your current budget and find areas that you can cut back. Transfer the extra amount into your Christmas Potje.

What if you didn’t save enough?

Well, sometimes life happens and things don’t go as planned. If you find yourself coming up short, first of all, don’t panic! There are a few ways to help you manage your holiday expenses:

• Re-evaluate your budget: Look at expenses you can adjust. Maybe you could prepare some homemade gifts or organize a Secret Santa gift exchange to reduce the number of presents you need to buy.

• Use Wisely: Prioritize your expenses and focus on what matters most, like gifts for your parents or travel expenses.

• Start planning for next year: If this year doesn’t go perfectly, don’t be too hard on yourself. Instead, take it as a lesson learned! You can start saving ahead of time with Potje by saving small amounts of money throughout the year to be prepared for the next holiday season.

The holiday season should be joyful, not a financial worry. Take control over your holiday budget like a money boss and make this Christmas the best one so far.

Try Potje to avoid last-minute panic: Save now, Enjoy Later!