In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan discusses money-saving holiday shopping tips with Chip Lupo, a personal finance writer with WalletHub who is an expert on credit cards and budgeting. They discuss the holiday shopping forecast and the things people can do to maximize their merriment without putting their financial plan in jeopardy. You can even get a few pointers for whipping up holiday cookies on the cheap from a state fair winner! Plus, John answers a listener question and more.
More on this episode from WalletHub: Best Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping & Low-Cost Gift Ideas
To start budgeting for the holidays, check out WalletHub's budgeting tools.
October 20th, 2025, 01:00 pm
PennyWise: Personal Finance & Travel Tips
Holiday Shopping: Money-Saving Strategies & Costly Mistakes to Avoid
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Published October 20th, 2025, 01:00 pm
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In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan discusses money-saving holiday shopping tips with Chip Lupo, a personal finance writer with WalletHub who is an expert on credit cards and budgeting. They discuss the holiday shopping forecast and the things people can do to maximize their merriment without putting their financial plan in jeopardy. You can even get a few pointers for whipping up holiday cookies on the cheap from a state fair winner! Plus, John answers a listener question and more.
More on this episode from WalletHub: Best Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping & Low-Cost Gift Ideas
To start budgeting for the holidays, check out WalletHub's budgeting tools.
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PennyWise: Personal Finance & Travel Tips
PennyWise is a show about money, personal finance, investing and travel. The program features a variety of financial experts who can help save you money.
