{"id":7952,"date":"2013-12-13T17:21:06","date_gmt":"2013-12-13T09:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=7952"},"modified":"2024-04-17T15:22:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T07:22:08","slug":"save-money-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/save-money-christmas","title":{"rendered":"How To Save Money This Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"
Fairy lights dotting trees, carols playing in malls, and good feelings all around; Christmas must be around the corner. As the day draws closer, one cannot help but immerse oneself in the spirit of merriment and the tradition of gift-giving. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s all fun and games, but not without a price tag. Luckily, there are bargains to be found all around. Here’s a complete guide on how to save money this Christmas:<\/p>\n December is without a doubt a popular time to travel for most, but travelling is also one of the most expensive ways to celebrate this holiday.<\/p>\n Enter Greece, a country graced with clear turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and more than 250 days of sunshine a year.<\/p>\n In recent years however, Greece has been plagued with a financial crisis that has resulted in price cuts for hotels and services making it a good time to visit this history-laden country.<\/p>\n Moreover, roads are often traffic-free and the locals \u2013 especially at tourist hotspots, speak English, making communication and getting around relatively hassle-free.<\/p>\n Estimated cost of travelling to Greece:<\/p>\n In contrast, a study by TripAdvisor has revealed that Oslo, the capital city of Norway, to be the costliest destination for holidaymakers.<\/p>\n No doubt December is a season to be shopping as evidenced by kiosks that line every inch of available space in malls and the abundance of pre-packaged gift sets that has become the go-to gift for most. For those who wish to spoil friends and family with gifts, here is an estimate of how much this holiday season will set you back:<\/p>\n For her (per person):<\/p>\n For him (per person):<\/p>\n For the kids (per person):<\/p>\n For everyone (per person):<\/p>\n Book(s): RM30 \u2013 RM55<\/p>\n But not to worry, you will be able to enjoy tax relief of up to RM1,000 for book purchases.<\/p>\n No celebration is complete without a hearty meal in the presence of good company, but with limited seats and the sudden influx of people rushing to make bookings, a dinner-out may cost more than eating out on a regular day.<\/p>\n However, all is not lost for those who want to enjoy a good meal at a decent restaurant without breaking the bank as discounts and promotions are abundant and readily available at group buying sites.<\/p>\n Estimated cost of eating out (discounted price):<\/p>\n Fairy lights dotting trees, carols playing in malls, and good feelings all around; Christmas must be around the corner. It\u2019s all fun and games, but not without a price tag. Here’s a complete guide on how to save money this Christmas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":7957,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[218],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7952","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-money-management"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<\/span>For the holidaymaker<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>Want to save money the way celebrities do? Find out how with these <\/b>eight valuable tips<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>Your young child can eat for free if you know the places. Find out where kids can eat for free<\/a>\u00a0in Malaysia<\/b>.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"