06 Simple Money Tips That Actually Lower Stress with Tabitha Bissett

Holiday stress isn’t just your calendar. It’s your credit card bill waiting in January. In this episode of Cupcakes & Clarity, Lisa Pirinelli sits down with Tabitha Bissett, owner of Bissett Accounting and Bookkeeping, to make money feel less scary during the busiest season of the year. Together they talk about why so many women overspend without meaning to, how a simple budget can protect your peace, and how involving your kids can turn holiday spending into something meaningful instead of stressful. This episode is a warm, practical reset for anyone who wants holiday joy without financial regret.

What listeners will learn:

• Why holiday spending often spirals when there is no clear plan in place.
• How a realistic holiday budget starts with your actual bank balance and upcoming bills.
• A simple way to set one total spending number before buying a single gift.
• How to list the people you want to buy for and allocate dollars on purpose.
• Why small overspending adds up fast when it shifts spending away from someone else on your list.
• How credit cards quietly turn a gift purchase into a bigger cost when there is no payoff plan.
• Why tracking purchases prevents duplicate spending and uneven gifting.
• How using your phone notes can help you track gifts and spending in real time.
• Why baking or low cost gifts can help you stretch a budget without losing thoughtfulness.
• How involving kids reduces pressure on you while also creating meaningful memories.
• A simple way to teach kids budgeting by giving them a set amount and letting them choose gifts.
• Why “perfect Christmas” is often a pressure story, not what kids truly remember.
• How financial literacy starts with small conversations and grows into confident money habits.
• What to consider when investing in coaching, especially when you want long-term stability and support.
• Why holiday harmony often comes from connection and simplicity, not bigger spending.

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