Parents advised to look ahead to Christmas
It comes following a survey revealed Irish people as the highest spenders at Christmas
The Money Advice and Budgeting Service is advising parents to look ahead to Christmas.
Irish people have emerged as among the highest spenders at Christmas compared with the rest of the EU in a range of different surveys.
MABS says budgeting for the festive season should begin once back-to-school costs have been cleared.
Speaking to RedFM News Coordinator of Cork MABs Margaret O'Neill says getting organised can reduce financial stress in the run up to Christmas.
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