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Without the New Year Regret The Silly Season Doesn’t Have to Wreck Your Savings Let’s face it, Christmas is wonderful… but it can also be wildly expensive. Between presents, parties, food, travel, and school holidays, it’s no surprise many Australians enter January with more debt than they’d like. But here’s the good news: with a…

The festive season can be a time of joy, connection and celebration. But it’s also a season that can put real pressure on household budgets. Australians spent $30 billion on Christmas in 2024, a 10% increase from the previous year, with the average Australian spending $1,479 on presents, food, alcohol, eating out and travel. The…