The holidays have come and gone, bringing happiness and cheer during what the songs say is our favorite time of year. Still, amid all the joy, making decisions about money during the season of giving and receiving is serious business, especially if you just ended up with extra cash, whether from gifts or year-end bonuses.
No longer is giving cash for the holidays considered tacky, inconsiderate or even insensitive. "Money is an appropriate gift," says Elaine Swann, etiquette expert and founder of The Swann School of Protocol.
