Debt-free holidays

AUBURN - Typically, the holiday season can generate a lot of interest. Anywhere between 15 to 20 percent, or more, depending on your credit rating and the credit card you used to purchase those high-priced gifts.

Long after the last bow is undone and the last paper unwrapped, just what you always wanted may be the last thing you ever expected - a long-lasting holiday debt.

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, there are ways to show your love for someone without falling deeper into debt.