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71% Of Parents Would Rather You Give Their Kids Cash Than Gifts

Nov 7, 2014, 02:50 IST

Flickr / sivyerbMost parents would rather their kids open an envelope of cash than unwrap a present.Forget finding the perfect present for your nephew.

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According to Upromise by Sallie Mae's Holiday Financial Faux Pas survey, most parents (71%) prefer you give their kids money for college than actual gifts for the holidays.

So ditch the trips to Toys R Us, and just stop at your nearest ATM instead.

The survey also found that less than a third of people are planning on sticking to a budget for gift giving, and that 28% of people wait until the night before to buy all their gifts.

Take a look at the infographic below to see some of the other secrets Upromise discovered about holiday shopping, including how many shoppers are also buying gifts for themselves.

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Upromise by Sallie Mae

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