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Money Mondays: holiday tipping

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How much should you tip this time of year and to whom?

Farnoosh Torabi, host of Financially Fit at Yahoo Finance, broke it down for viewers during GDNY on Monday.

Building super - start tipping at $50 and up ($50)

Garage attendant - Tip daily, also give extra $25 or more per attendant ($75)

Housekeeper - cost of one cleaning visit, approx. $80 ($80)

Dog walker - cost of a typical visit ($20)

Doormen - $50 or more each, based on how much service they've provided you ($150)

Babysitter - one night fee ($75)

Hair stylist - No need to give tip, but nice to give small (gift)

TOTAL TIPPING: $450

 

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