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Great gifts don’t always command a high price tag. If you’re looking to limit your spending this holiday season, we’ve mustered a selection of affordable picks suited for everyone on your list.
With the rising cost of living and ongoing inflation, it’s understandable that you may be feeling stressed about the upcoming holiday season. When you’re just trying to get by, it can be hard to figure out how to budget for gifts and other extra expenses without hurting your wallet.
Luckily, there are tons of presents out there you can buy that won’t break the bank. With the help of the rest of The Verge staff, we’ve rounded up a number of useful, fun, and unique gifts that cost under $50 that cater to a wide range of personalities and passions.
There are personalized gifts, like those that illustrate what the cosmos looked like the moment you married your partner or your friend was born, as well as more universal and entertaining ideas, like a streaming subscription that provides access to a host of popular movies, TV shows, and sporting events. And, of course, we have gadgets — lots of them — including a smart speaker that can read the news and a nifty Bluetooth tracker that’ll help your loved one find their lost set of keys.
Check out the gifts below and see for yourself just how far a little bit of cash can go if you know how (and where) to spend it.