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Christmas can be a really expensive time of year, but there are steps you can take to keep your costs down. Here’s how to do it… 1 CALCULATE BUDGET First, go through your finances and work out how muc

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The tree is the centrepiece of our celebrations – in fact, it’s estimated that 85 per cent* of UK homes put one up. But when it comes to sustainability, which is better – real or fake? Let’s crunch the numbers…

From cash stuffing to household bill challenges, here’s how to ‘gamify’ your festive savings

Make sure to measure the space where it’s going to go before committing to a tree. There are all sorts of different varieties to choose from, but try to make sure that the tree is healthy before you t