It's October 1st! That means that the holidays are right around the corner. For many people that can bring on feelings of anxiety and even stress related to spending and finances. By planning ahead, saving up early on, and using creative strategies people can avoid piling up debt buying food, gifts, and more for some of the most pricey winter holidays. Check out some strategies for saving in this week's FinCap Friday episode below:

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About the Author

Yanely Espinal

Born and raised by Dominican, immigrant parents in Brooklyn, Yanely is a proud product of NYC public schools. She graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in 2007 before going on to receive her bachelor's degree at Brown University in 2011. As a Teach For America corps member, Yanely taught third and fourth grade in Canarsie, Brooklyn. She received her master's degree from Relay Graduate School of Education in 2013. She spends her spare time making YouTube videos about personal finance on her channel, MissBeHelpful. Yanely also loves to dance, sew, paint, listen to podcasts, and babysit her 10 nieces and nephews!