Record Christmas spending: tips for budgeting this festive season

This Christmas, Australians are set to break spending records, with Finder’s research revealing a projected expenditure surpassing $30 billion — This is a 10% increase from the previous year.

As the cost-of-living increases and everyday items become more expensive to purchase. We speak to Dr. Angel Zhong, Associate Professor of Finance at RMIT University on tips to help you keep on budget this holiday season.

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Produced By: Moemina Shukur

Featured In Story: Dr. Angel Zhong – Associate Professor of Finance at RMIT University

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 19 December 2023