FAMILIES HEADING into Christmas are being advised to prioritise their spending now, so they are not left struggling with huge bills after the holiday period.
Federated Family Budgeting statistics show that debt levels often spike over the holidays, with payments running overdue in favour of festive expenses.
CEO Raewyn Fox says that it is extremely important for families to know how their financial situation looks, so they do not overspend.
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Raewyn Fox says that people should come to budgeting services before their financial situation is desperate.