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*SoFi On-Time Close Guarantee: If all conditions of the Guarantee are met, and your loan does not close on or before the closing date on your purchase contract accepted by SoFi, and the delay is due to SoFi, SoFi will give you a credit toward closing costs or additional expenses caused by the delay in closing of up to $10,000.* The following terms and conditions apply. This Guarantee is available only for loan applications submitted after 04/01/2024. Please discuss terms of this Guarantee with your loan officer. The mortgage must be a purchase transaction that is approved and funded by SoFi. This Guarantee does not apply to loans to purchase bank-owned properties or short-sale transactions. To qualify for the Guarantee, you must: (1) Sign up for access to SoFi’s online portal and upload all requested documents, (2) Submit documents requested by SoFi within 5 business days of the initial request and all additional doc requests within 2 business days (3) Submit an executed purchase contract on an eligible property with the closing date at least 25 calendar days from the receipt of executed Intent to Proceed and receipt of credit card deposit for an appraisal (30 days for VA loans; 40 days for Jumbo loans), (4) Lock your loan rate and satisfy all loan requirements and conditions at least 5 business days prior to your closing date as confirmed with your loan officer, and (5) Pay for and schedule an appraisal within 48 hours of the appraiser first contacting you by phone or email. This Guarantee will not be paid if any delays to closing are attributable to: a) the borrower(s), a third party, the seller or any other factors outside of SoFi control; b) if the information provided by the borrower(s) on the loan application could not be verified or was inaccurate or insufficient; c) attempting to fulfill federal/state regulatory requirements and/or agency guidelines; d) or the closing date is missed due to acts of God outside the control of SoFi. SoFi may change or terminate this offer at any time without notice to you. *To redeem the Guarantee if conditions met, see documentation provided by loan officer.

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How to Handle Holiday Tipping When Money’s Tight

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Holiday tipping season has a sneaky way of turning “thank you” into a high-stakes puzzle.

You want to show appreciation to the people who helped with your kids, your pets, your home, your day-to-day. But the list can get long, the rules can be fuzzy, and your budget can only stretch so far.

According to an annual survey by Bankrate, holiday tipping won’t be quite as common this year, with slightly fewer Americans planning to tip their childcare providers, house cleaners, and other workers. (For instance, for childcare providers, the share of people planning to tip dropped to 47% this year from 55% last year.)

At the same time, those that are still tipping are giving roughly the same amount, or more, the survey showed.

So what?

Don’t let gratitude become a source of stress. If you’re not sure who and how much you can afford to tip, start with these basics.

Prioritize. Bankrate recommends focusing on the people who went above and beyond for you this year, rather than trying to spread money thinly across a long list.

For reference, here’s what survey respondents who expected to tip were planning to spend this season (the median amounts):

•   Housekeeper: $50

•   Childcare provider: $48

•   Teacher: $25

•   Landscaper / gardener / snow remover: $50

•   Mail carrier: $20

•   Trash / recycling collector: $25

Depending on who you’re tipping, you might also consider giving them the equivalent of one service (or day’s pay). Or check tipping guides from The Emily Post Institute and etiquette expert Diane Gottsman.

Consider a homemade gift or card instead. You aren’t obligated to give a monetary gift, etiquette experts say. Handwritten thank-you notes, a baked good, or another small homemade gift is not only perfectly acceptable, but signals their work is worthy of your extra effort. (And actually, it’s customary to include a short note with cash too.)

Explore pooling your cash. Holiday tipping isn’t worth overextending yourself and incurring debt. Ask your neighbors or other parents to go in with you when tipping people like the maintenance person or a teacher.

Don’t feel obligated if you already tip. If you tip someone regularly (like a hairdresser) you can forgo a holiday tip or give a more modest amount, according to The Emily Post Institute.

Tap into a company-funded program. Amazon’s seasonal “Thank My Driver feature lets customers trigger a company-funded $5 bonus for their most recent delivery driver. Once 2 million $5 bonuses have been awarded (it only took eight days this year,) the most thanked drivers each day get a $100 daily prize through December.

The bottom line: Whether your appreciation shows up as cash, a note, or a small gesture, what matters most is that it’s heartfelt — and fits your budget.

Related Reading

Holiday Tipping Guide 2025: How Much to Tip Everyone for Christmas This Year (Reader’s Digest)

Tipping Fatigue Grows as Customers Face Pressure from Digital Payment Screens (Scripps News)

Guilt-Free Tweaks to Trim Your Holiday Budget (SoFi)


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