Home
  • plan
  • Invest
  • Property
  • enquire now
  • Learn
Home
DPN
  • plan
  • Invest
  • Property
  • enquire now
  • Learn

Finance

4 ways to avoid Santa emptying out your bank account this Christmas

Christmas is a time of love and joy. However, for those who are not keeping an eye on their spending, Christmas can turn into a time of financial stress. To prevent that from happening, read on for four handy tips.

TAGS

Finance (117) / Tips (142) / Budgeting (52) / Personal Budget (52) / Money Tips (126)

The average Australian will spend $1,325 on Christmas this year, according to data from finder.com.au. If you are finding yourself spending well above that or, even worse, are going into credit card debt to pay for Christmas gifts and festivities, it is time to look at ways through which you can stop Santa from emptying your bank account.

Avoid Santa emptying out your bank account

It's time to look for ways to stop Santa from emptying your bank account.

1. Set a gift budget and stick to it

First and foremost, you should set yourself a Christmas budget that you will make an effort to stick to. How much that budget will be will depend on you and your financial situation but should remain well within your means. Having a budget will help you to keep your spending in check and will help you to avoid impulse purchases.


RELATED LINKS

  • 3 ways to save money on Christmas shopping

2. Ignore sale advertisements for things you don’t need

Christmas sales have become commonplace. However, that does not mean you always need to capitalise on them. Especially, if the items on sale are on your Christmas list. Avoid the temptations of sales by sticking to what you really want to buy.

Avoid credit card debt this Christmas.

Avoid credit card debt to pay for Christmas gifts and festivities.

Young people can succeed in property investment

Free - No Obligation

Contact us for a home loan health check

3. Spend quality time instead of spending money

When it comes to gifting relatives and friends - especially those who you don’t see often - you can choose to give them the gift of your time and attention instead of a physical gift. While this may sound a little cheesy, the time we spend with our loved ones is always worth more than the presents we give to or receive from them.

4. It’s OK to say no

For most people, the Christmas period is a time when after work drinks and Christmas parties become an almost daily occurrence. However, if you are finding yourself spending too much on drinks, dinners and taxis, it may be time to say no. While you may feel inclined to see “everyone” this Christmas, the reality is that it is absolutely OK to say no. Simply politely decline the invitation and say that you will spend time with family instead.

 


Follow us on Twitter for more news, tips and inspiration.
Like us on Facebook and Google+ explore our Pinterest boards.

Like this article or found it helpful? Share it!

Newsletter

Receive our articles directly to your inbox

Next article

4 cyber mistakes to avoid this holiday season

Go to articles list

Programs

Work with us
Giving back
Become an affiliate
Refer a friend
Help desk
Property Management
Finance

Locations

Head office
Australia
Hong Kong
Singapore

Contacts

Toll free in Australia
P. 1300 723 318
Outside of Australia
P. +61 2 9525 2033

Social Media

Newsletter

Terms of use | Privacy policy | Guarantees

This information is provided by DPN Pty Ltd ABN: 94 630 700 186 Australian Credit Licence 514759. DPN Finance Pty Ltd is an authorised credit representative 504129 and related entity of DPN. Credit for Dream Big 100% Offset and Work Smart 100% Offset is provided by Adelaide Bank a division of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd, ABN 11 068 049 178 and Australian Credit Licence 237879. Casa Capace Operations Pty Ltd, NDIS provider number 4050038018 trading as Casa Capace.