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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Tory Shepherd and Michelle Hamer

Cozzie livs Chrissy: how to celebrate the festive season without breaking the bank

Christmas wrapping
The last thing anyone wants for Christmas is extra financial pressure so it’s important to stick to budgets and avoid high-interest debt. Photograph: Alamy/PA

The Australia Institute recently found that while people like buying gifts for others, just over half of Australians prefer not to receive them.

This year, more than one in four people expect to receive a present they will never use. The institute estimates more than $1bn in unwanted gifts will end up in landfill.

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