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<\/a><\/em>Security aside, there is no good reason not to use cash to fund holiday purchases. Your economic resources are finite. They feel less than finite when plastic is involved. Don\u2019t involve plastic.\u00a0And don’t worry about \u00a0the whole \u201ccredit card points and cash back\u201d thing. It’s overrated and often misused. If you are making an online purchase, then deposit the cash to cover it into your bank account. Jot down the people that you plan on buying gifts for, write down a dollar amount next to their name, and then withdraw all that cash. What? Can\u2019t afford to do that? Perfect. You just realized that you can\u2019t afford to buy those gifts.<\/p>\nFor more information and tips from Pete the Planner, please visit his\u00a0website<\/a>, check out his\u00a0radio show<\/a>, watch him on\u00a0TV<\/a>, or take a look at his new column in the\u00a0IndyStar.<\/a><\/p>\n And, don’t forget, as faculty or staff of Butler University, you have FREE access to all of Pete the Planner’s financial resources from\u00a0GreenCandy.com<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n In order to access the site, you will need to follow the steps below:<\/p>\n Step 1<\/strong>: Visit\u00a0http:\/\/greencandy.com<\/a><\/p>\n Step 2<\/strong>: Look for the word \u201cRegister\u201d at the top of the page and click it.<\/em><\/p>\n Step 3<\/strong>: Enter the following registration code:\u00a0bulldogs<\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n *Please note, this resource is for Butler faculty and staff only.*<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As the holidays approach, it’s important to make sure you don’t ruin your financial chances for a great 2014. December is traditionally the month in which Americans spend the most money. This calls for a fool-proof strategy. Security aside, there … Continue reading <\/a>This site is the comprehensive home to all of Pete the Planner\u2019s\u00a0financial wellness guides, videos, worksheets, calculators<\/strong>, and all other resources needed to make significant financial change.<\/p>\n