How to save money on Christmas shopping as expert shares top tips

12.11.2022 - 18:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk

With the current cost of living crisis, Christmas is looking set to be more expensive than ever.

With less than two months to go until the big day, planning ahead for the festive season is crucial. Luckily, one money saving expert has shared their top tips for coping financially during Christmas and making the most of your money.

Personal finance editor, Salman Haggi, knows how stressful Christmas can be on families. But by taking some of this advice into account, it'll ease off some of the pressure.

Here are some of the ways to save money at Christmas, as reported by Hull Live.

If you're buying gifts for a lot of people, it can end up being very expensive.

Instead, try doing a Secret Santa with your family. Put names into a hat and have everyone draw just one name to buy for.

You can also ask people to write down their top three preferred gifts and you're already on your way to a quicker and cheaper Christmas shop.

Most online stores send out regular discounts and offers to customers who are signed up to their mailing lists.

Think of the shops you buy from most often in the run up to Christmas, and get signed up on their website.

You will get notifications for things such as discounts, free delivery and in-store promotions. The experts say don’t forget to take advantage of pre-season events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday too.

Sign up for free to a cashback site, then click through to buy something. The site will get paid for sending traffic to the store and you’ll get some of it back, saving many who do £100s on their Christmas shopping bill.

It's a good idea to search for the cheapest deal, then check to make sure that cashback is available. You can also use a cashback credit card, earning you cashback on your purchases