{"id":85340,"date":"2021-11-30T17:14:32","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T17:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interac1.wpengine.com\/?post_type=content&p=85340"},"modified":"2025-05-30T14:41:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T18:41:26","slug":"holiday-stress-management-tips","status":"publish","type":"content","link":"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/life\/holiday-stress-management-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Make the most of your holiday moments (and stay in control) with Interac"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Interac is all about helping you feel in control so you can make the most of life \u2014 and that includes the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know the holidays can be stressful. We want to help you truly enjoy the season. That\u2019s why we\u2019re sharing these tips for avoiding holiday-related stress. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t control every holiday moment. You can\u2019t even control your Uncle Ed. But with Interac you can at least be in control of your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid holiday stress by joining forces on gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use Interac <\/em>e-Transfer to pool your money<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some of us enjoy holiday shopping \u2014 while for others, trying to figure out what other people want is pure torture. To avoid the stress of holiday shopping, team up with other people to come up with an idea for one big gift. For example, if you have a few siblings, you can pool your buying power on a joint gift for the parents. (And if you\u2019re the one who actually likes shopping, by all means volunteer to make the purchase!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do the big meal at a restaurant \u2014 or get it to go<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some of the biggest holiday pitfalls involve the challenge of cooking up a big meal for a bunch of people. If you\u2019re able, getting a restaurant to do the cooking for you  means fewer headaches when it comes to prep and cleanup, and everyone gets what they want. Use Interac <\/em>Debit in a food delivery app (as more and more Canadians have done during the pandemic<\/a>) to stay in control of your spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P.S. If you placed the order and you\u2019re waiting for anyone to settle up, use <\/a>Interac <\/em><\/a>e-Transfer Request Money<\/a> to nudge them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rather than giving stuff, create experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Capture the memories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hire a photographer. Or just get prints and photo books made of the holiday pictures you take. Either way, remember that many small businesses accept and appreciate being paid via Interac<\/em> Debit and Interac <\/em>e-Transfer for these services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan fun activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Skating, tobogganing, a walk in the park \u2014 there\u2019s something to be said for getting out of the house and doing something as a group. Even a big group. If you happen to live in Vancouver,<\/a> Toronto<\/a> or Montreal<\/a>, check out these fun holiday activities that Interac is helping bring to life for Canadians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the most thoughtful gift is one that makes the world a better place. This can also be a great solution to the eternal question: What to get people who are hard to buy for? Use Interac <\/em>Debit or Interac<\/em> e-Transfer to a local charitable donation on their behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Relieve holiday budget stress by paying with real money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pay with debit when you shop in person \u2026 <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In-person transactions \u2014 maybe it\u2019s been a while and you\u2019re getting used to those again? Remember, when you\u2019re going from store to store you can easily get caught up in the spirit of shopping \u2026 and lose track of how much you\u2019ve spent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when you pay with Interac <\/em>Debit, you\u2019re spending real money in your bank account, which makes it easier to stay aware of what you\u2019re spending and in control of your finances. (Just make sure you keep an eye on your account balance \u2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026 and when you\u2019re shopping from the comfort of home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to leave the cozy comforts of home, there\u2019s nothing wrong with sticking with the pandemic habit of shopping from your couch. Use Interac <\/em>Debit to spend with real money online and in your favourite apps and websites securely and conveniently. Just remember: However you shop for presents and experiences for other people over the holidays, the greatest gift you can give yourself is the peace of mind you\u2019ll get from staying in control of your finances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Interac is all about helping you feel in control so you can make the most of life \u2014 and that includes the holidays. We know the holidays can be stressful. We want to help you truly enjoy the season. 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