Make Money During Emotional Times

{“main-title”:{“component”:”hc_title”,”id”:”main-title”,”title”:””,”subtitle”:””,”title_content”:{“component”:”hc_title_image”,”id”:”title-image”,”image”:”https://kelleykeehn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/blog-kelley-banner-1224×386.jpg|646|2048|100004294″,”full_screen”:false,”full_screen_height”:””,”parallax”:false,”bleed”:””,”ken_burn”:””,”overlay”:””,”breadcrumbs”:false,”white”:true}},”section_5ZtkF”:{“component”:”hc_section”,”id”:”section_5ZtkF”,”section_width”:””,”animation”:””,”animation_time”:””,”timeline_animation”:””,”timeline_delay”:””,”timeline_order”:””,”vertical_row”:””,”box_middle”:””,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”section_content”:[{“component”:”hc_column”,”id”:”column_vtfQF”,”column_width”:”col-md-12″,”animation”:””,”animation_time”:””,”timeline_animation”:””,”timeline_delay”:””,”timeline_order”:””,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”main_content”:[{“component”:”hc_wp_editor”,”id”:”Xhugf”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”editor_content”:”\n\nThe holidays are a season of joy, but for many Canadians, they also come with financial stress—especially as rising costs have led to an increase in missed payments. I recently joined Global News National’s, The Morning Show to share practical tips for navigating these challenges and making the most of your money during this emotional time of year.\n\nWe discussed:\n\n✅ How to tackle missed credit card payments with strategies like prioritizing essentials, negotiating interest rates, and exploring hardship programs.\n\n✅ Creative ways to cut back, from meal prepping and using library resources to rethinking holiday spending with DIY gifts or experiences.\n\n✅ Finding extra money through avenues like unclaimed funds, employer benefits, and even gift card swaps.\n\n✅ Budgeting hacks that work now and beyond, like the “cash-only” challenge or setting aside small amounts weekly to build a financial buffer.\n\nIf you or someone you know could use a little financial inspiration, check out the segment managing-debt-practical-ways-to-keep-your-holiday-finances-in-check and let’s talk about how we can lighten the load this holiday season.\n\nWishing everyone peace, resilience, and financial empowerment as we close out 2024! 🎄✨\n\nFinancialLiteracy #MoneyTips #HolidayBudgeting”}]}],”section_settings”:””},”scripts”:{},”css”:{},”css_page”:””,”template_setting”:{“settings”:{“id”:”settings”}},”template_setting_top”:{},”page_setting”:{“settings”:[“lock-mode-off”]},”post_type_setting”:{“settings”:{“image”:”https://kelleykeehn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2025-08-30-131930.png|445|875|100004610″,”excerpt”:”The holidays are a season of joy, but for many Canadians, they also come with financial stress—especially as rising costs have led to an increase in missed payments.”,”extra_1″:””,”extra_2″:””,”icon”:{“icon”:””,”icon_style”:””,”icon_image”:””}}}}