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Holiday Cash Traps: How Teens Can Spot and Dodge Online Money Pitfalls

Holiday Cash Traps: How Teens Can Spot and Dodge Online Money PitfallsBy: Nicole Smith Published on: 02/01/2026

Holiday cash disappears fast. Teach teens to spot BNPL traps, subscription creep, and influencer hype before they drain the account—without lectures or gatekeeping.

Financial Literacy
Holiday Cash Traps: How Teens Can Spot and Dodge Online Money Pitfalls