Holiday Spending Without the Stress: An Intentional Plan for the Season

Laura Wilson, Co-Founder of Intentional Household, with guest Adam Rivers, Founder of Rivers Wealth

The holidays are meant to be joyful—but without a plan, they can quickly turn into a season of overspending and unnecessary stress. In this episode, Laura sits down with financial expert Adam Rivers to talk about how couples can plan their holiday budgets together before the spending begins.

They break down the essentials of intentional budgeting—from setting shared expectations with your partner to including often-overlooked categories like travel, wrapping supplies, and January expenses. Adam also shares his top tips for staying aligned as a couple and how documenting purchases can prevent conflict and keep communication clear.

Whether you’re hoping to cut back, spend smarter, or simply feel more at ease this holiday season, this conversation will help you make choices that align with your values and bring more joy (and less guilt) into your celebrations.

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