Podcast Episode 30: Smart Holiday Shopping
by Financial Design Studio, Inc. / November 13, 2023End of year holiday spending can create start of year tax and budgeting headaches. We want to help you be smart with your holiday shopping. In this episode, our team discusses gifts for kids or adults, creating family traditions, finding bargains, and giving experiences.

Behind the Designs Ep. 30: Smart Holiday Shopping
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Key Moments
3:38 Get to know us, Christmas Edition
10:19 Creative gifts for kids
17:20 Thoughtful gifts for adults
23:20 Where to look for bargains (see links in shownotes!)
26:13 Giving gifts to your family
29:20 How to give gifts that build relationships
42:30 Gift giving as an opportunity to teach kids about finances
Links for Smart Holiday Shopping
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Credits for Episode 30
Executive Producer : Anna Lewis
Host : Michelle Smalenberger, CFP®
Guests : Lisa Gottschalk (FDS Support Director)
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Financial Design Studio, Inc.
We are financial advisors in Deer Park and Barrington, IL. A team with a passion for helping others design a path to financial success — whatever success means for you. Each of our unique insights fit together to create broad expertise, complete roadmaps, and creative solutions. We have seen the power of having a financial plan, and adjusting that plan to life. The result? Freedom from worrying about the future so you can enjoy today.