Showing holiday generosity without breaking the budget is possible, says one local expert

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It is easy to get caught up in the holiday giving spirit, feeling generous about buying gifts, tipping wait staff or supporting folks that are important to one's daily life.

That said, what happens when that generous spirit directly interferes with a tight budget?

Brad Allen, a financial advisor with Drake & Associates, joined us on Thursday, Dec. 15 to offer advice on how to show that generous holiday spirit without shattering the budget.