UQWellness eMag Nov 25 - Flipbook - Page 32
MONEY
Spend Smart,
匀琀ay Merry
BY CON BARBAYANNIS, CPA
The lead-up to Christmas is
a magical 琀椀me — fairy lights,
carols, and 琀椀me with family
and friends. But let’s face it:
for many Australians, it’s also
the most expensive 琀椀me of the
year. According to Finder’s 2024
Christmas Spending Report,
Australians are expected to spend
around $27 billion this fes琀椀ve
season, with an average of $1,450
per adult going towards gi昀琀s,
food, travel, and celebra琀椀ons.
It’s easy for costs to spiral out of
control — and for January’s credit
card bill to bring you back down
to earth. But with a li琀琀le planning
and mindful spending, you can
enjoy the season without blowing
your budget.
