December 17th: Sh*t You Didn't Learn in School

SH*T YOU DIDN’T LEARN IN SCHOOL 💙

December. It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

Incidentally, it’s also the most expensive time of the year.

So this week, we’ve put together everything you need to get through if money’s tight. From alternatives to gifting, to hacks for free takeout food over the holidays.

Big love 💙

BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS IT 👁️

Free or cheap gifts this holidays
Last minute shopping on a budget? We got you.

How to borrow money from PayPal

Want funding for your business or credit for your fave stores?

6 hacks for getting free food

Check out number 2 for takeout 👀

Unveiling Cleo’s first-ever money trend report

The low down on how Cleo users spent and saved in 2022...

NEWS BY THE NUMBERS 🎓

🥫 Your Dad’s been saying it for years. Turns out expiration dates are bullshit.

🏠 The first-ever Gen Z congressmen-elect, at only 25 years old, says he was denied a DC apartment because of his “really bad” credit score. He’s just like us!

🙃 A few months ago, Twitter laid off about half of its 7,500 full-time employees. Now it’s stiffing this staff by cutting severance pay. Money must be super tight for  billionaire Elon Musk rn.

🧊 Saweetie has announced her new financial literacy program for young people, the Icy Baby Foundation. She’s really out here doing more for financial literacy than our government.

✨ MONEY HACK OF THE WEEK ✨

Last minute Christmas shopping and low on funds? (Firstly, same)

Check out where to get free Christmas cards and vouchers for your loved ones.

Ready to impress your family with how cheap you are?

Let’s go 🏃

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Big love. Cleo 💙

Until next time 👋