The financial pressures of the holiday season can take a toll on your budget, but a local financial advisor has ways to keep things under control. 

Connie Miller with the DeWitt Savings Bank indicates that she has been hearing more often from families who can't afford their Thanksgiving meal. She says luckily, those Thanksgiving food prices are on the decline this year, as long as you're looking in the right places. 

Miller believes strongly in the practice of budgeting. She says if you don't make a plan, you are planning to fail. She also recommends making a list of all the foods you will need for the meal, so you don't lose track of who is bringing what. 

When doing your holiday shopping, make sure to always be wary of online retail scams and prices that seem too good to be true. Always get a receipt and ensure you have a way to contact the retailer should you need to make a return.