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It explains what a budget is, what income and expenses include, and how budgeting helps plan for emergencies, track spending, and set savings goals. The booklet offers a step-by-step approach to planning a Christmas budget, using a budget planner template, saving throughout the year with strategies, and managing costs for gifts, decorations, food, and hampers.","Christmas on a Budget  \nYour guide to reducing financial stress at Christmas  \n| |\n| --- |\n|  |\n\nContents  \nPlanning your Christmas   p.2 Christmas Saving Tips   p.2 What is a Budget ……………………………………………………………….p.3  \nBudgeting for Christmas ………………………………………………………p.3  \nChristmas Budget Planner ……………………………………………………p.4  \nChristmas Hampers …………………………………………………………...p.5  \nChristmas Catering .…….…………………………………………………….. p.6-7  \nChristmas Meal Ideas …………………………………………………………p.8-11  \nChristmas Presents ……………………………………………………………p.12-13  \nChristmas Gift Ideas ………………………………………………………….. p.14-17  \nChristmas Decorations ………………………………………………………..p.18  \nHomemade Decoration Ideas ……………………………………………….. p.19-20  \nTemplates ………………………………………………………………………p.21-22  \nPlanning your Christmas  \nWhen it comes to Christmas there is a range of ways to approach the big day: 1  \n1. Without Forward Planning  \nWithout planning this may result in a budget blowout and an unwanted debt.  \n2. Open a No Fee High Interest Savings Account  \nRemember saving a small amount each week/fortnight adds up. See if your bank can limit access to this account to November-January.  \n3. Buy Items Throughout the Year and Put Them Away for Christmas  \nKeep a list of who you need to purchase gifts for and what you have purchased to ensure you don’t buy items you don’t need just because they are on special  \n4. Make Use of Long Term Layby  \nMost big retailers offer long term layby, shop early and pay off the goods week by week. Ensure you read the terms and conditions before committing.  \n5. Plan a Budget and Stick to it  \nBe realistic and look at all the costs associated with Christmas.  \n6. Payment Plans for Christmas Hampers  \nAfter selecting a hamper an amount is debited from your account on a fortnightly basis , consider whether you will use all the items in the hamper  \nSaving for Christmas  \nReduce the stress of the festive season and avoid unwanted debt by saving throughout the year. Set your saving goal early and plan ahead of time.  \nSuper Saving Tips:  \n􀁸 Open a high interest savings account , consider a Christmas account.  \n􀁸 Don’t rely on credit cards instead plan ahead to ensure you know your limits.  \n􀁸 If you save $5, $10, or $20 per week/fortnight over a year this can provide a hefty Christmas fund. 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