Co-parenting over the holidays can be tough. We used to alternate holidays, but now our son sees both his parents each holiday day.

As you can imagine, holidays in my family were boisterous affairs full ... But the idea is the same: We spend time with the people we love, and we stay within our budget. Profit and prosper ...

Many people feel pressure to maintain holiday traditions that can lead to overspending. People should set expectations with their family, friends and themselves when it comes to holiday spending.