It's Christmas once again, and whatever you celebrate this festive period, no doubt you are already feeling the pressure to spend big on presents, food, drinks, parties, clothes, wrapping, decorations and any number of other holiday items.

But even though there's just one week to go until the big day, there is still time to cut back on costs and appreciate what's really important at this time of year.

The Quicky speaks to two money-smart women to find out what you can do and more importantly not do, to ensure that you don't start the new year with a mountain of debt and regret.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Jody Allen - Founder of Stay At Home Mum, one of Australia's biggest online mothers' networks, sharing recipes, health tips, parenting advice and more

Melissa Browne - Financial expert, author and host of Mamamia's podcast What The Finance

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

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