Are you struggling with your budget during the holidays? This holiday season, we will show you how you can have a great time celebrating with family and friends without breaking your bank! With the right budgeting tips and strategies, you can reign in your spending and still enjoy the special moments of the holidays. This post has everything you need to know to make smarter spending decisions.
Best Ways to Spend Less This Holiday
1. Get Smarter with Deals and Discounts
With a bit of know-how and savvy deal hacking, you can save some serious money on everything from groceries to clothing. Social media can be a great way to find out about deals and discounts. Companies, brands and retailers usually post promotional offers on their social media channels, so make sure to follow your favourite brands to stay up-to-date on the latest promotions.
Social media you should follow to find deals such as:
- Your local Westfield Facebook page
- Coles/ Woolworths
- Big W/ Kmart
- Myer/ David Jones
2. Set a Budget and Spending Limits.
Before the start of the holiday season, you should take the time and set a budget and create spending limits. Based on the budget you can then decide what gifts, food, decorations and travel expenses you can afford, that case you will never overspend!
3. Compare prices across multiple stores.
Whenever you shop in-store or online, before making your way to the register you should always compare prices across multiple stores to get the best possible deals. Many retailers and shops offer price match, if you are able to find a lower price (normally in your state and if they have stock) they will match the price or sometimes they will beat the price.
Retailers that do price match such as: