Suze Orman's 12 rules for holiday shopping on a budget

Even during this unusual year (to say the least), the runup to the holidays is looking familiar: Your inbox is bursting with online holiday deals, while your bank account is looking empty. Maybe more empty than usual, thanks to a brutal COVID economy.

Meanwhile, your shopping list still looks long enough to rival Santa’s.

All of this may be part of tradition, but personal finance expert Suze Orman warns shoppers to avoid the urge to overspend while hunting for presents and stocking stuffers.

Here are 12 holiday shopping tips from the popular author and TV personality.