{"id":62820,"date":"2019-12-02T11:45:28","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T10:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=62820"},"modified":"2020-03-03T17:29:39","modified_gmt":"2020-03-03T16:29:39","slug":"extravagant-how-to-successfully-budget-for-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=62820","title":{"rendered":"How to successfully budget for Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the\nyear. Indulging in tasty treats and enjoying a tipple or two in the company of\nour nearest and dearest fills us with that warm, fuzzy festive feeling. But all\nthe fun can come with a hefty price tag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Christmas season is extremely expensive and\nwithout adequate budgeting and careful financial planning, it can leave you in\nthe red. Here, we look at some top tips for budgeting so you can enjoy the\nfrivolities without rinsing your bank account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/download.jpg?resize=275%2C183\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62821\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stick to a strict budget <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key to staying on track financially is setting a\nstrict budget and sticking to it. Christmas is certainly the hardest time of\nyear to cut costs, so working out a budget in advance will make it easier to\nstick to. Start by working out how much you can realistically spend after all\nyour outgoings, such as your bills, rent\/mortgage etc. Then allocate this disposable\nincome to gifts, nights out, festive food and so on. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.118118money.com\/money-guidance\/financial-tools\/budget-planner\/\">Using\nan online budget planner<\/a> is a quick way of calculating what\nyou can spend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cut out unnecessary expenses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best ways to avoid over-spending this\nfestive season is to cut costs elsewhere. Doing this will give you some extra\ncash to spend on presents and frivolities that you wouldn\u2019t otherwise have.\nThis could be anything from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/uk\/worklife\/careers\/a36696\/packed-lunch-ideas-for-work\/\">making\na packed lunch<\/a> instead of buying it or cutting down on\ntake out coffee. For example, if you buy a posh coffee every day for \u00a33, cutting\nthis out of your daily expenses throughout December will save you \u00a393 \u2013 more\nthan enough for a present or two! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avoid frivolous spending<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s fair to say that the temptation is real during\nthe festive season. It\u2019s easy to get caught up in the frivolities and spend\nmoney on things we don\u2019t <em>really<\/em> need, like that cute candle holder at\nthe Christmas market. If this sounds familiar, then do as much shopping online\nas possible to stop yourself spontaneously buying things in the shops. That\nway, you\u2019ll only add items you <em>need <\/em>to your online basket, and not get\nsucked into buying a gift box for double the price by the super friendly shop\nassistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Take advantage of offers and promotions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be able to save heaps of cash by buying things\non offer ahead of time. For instance, if there are any bottles of beer, wine or\nspirits on offer in the supermarket ahead of Christmas, stock up now to keep\nyour costs down. You may find great deals such as 2 for 1 on cupboard food like\ncrackers (for the all-important cheeseboard), biscuits, chocolates and more. It\u2019s\nalso worth keeping an eye on any offers that are available on the high street. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co.uk\/boots-3-for-2-christmas-gifts\/\">Stores\nare updating their offers<\/a> from previous years, so you may be\nable to bag yourself a bargain on some great Christmas gifts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screenshot-2019-12-02-at-10.34.51.png?resize=432%2C626\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screenshot-2019-12-02-at-10.34.51.png?w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screenshot-2019-12-02-at-10.34.51.png?resize=207%2C300&amp;ssl=1 207w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Screenshot-2019-12-02-at-10.34.51.png?resize=300%2C435&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t forget, Christmas is all about spending quality time\nwith loved ones, not buying the most lavish or expensive gifts. Your friends\nand family would hate to think your generous gift has put you under financial\nstrain, so instead stick to buying presents both them and your bank account\nwill enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. 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