Woman's Own

MONEY matters

READER QUESTION

Q I often get carried away with Christmas shopping. How can I stick to my budget?

A It can be easy to lose track of what you spend when Christmas shopping, especially if you’re buying for a lot of different people over a period of time. The best way to keep tabs is to set a budget for how much you want to spend on each person, then keep a running tally of everything you

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