9. House sitting to save, a cheeky chicken named Gloria & how to avoid a Christmas debt hangover

<p>With just over 5 weeks left to go until the fat man slides down the Chimney,  it's time to start thinking and planning for Christmas. Dan and Blaize share their tips on creating a budget to cover all the unexpected costs at Christmas, plus some handy apps that may help you save your hard earned dosh on presents. For a deeper dive into the Christmas budget, <a href="https://www.wemoney.com.au/blog">read this.</a></p><p>If living it up in houses with button controlled blinds is your thing, then check out Lisa's blog <a href="https://dreamingofdownunder.com/">Dreaming of Down Under</a> for tips on house sitting, moving to Australia and her many road trip itinerary's. If an insta stalk is what takes your fancy then you <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dreamingofdownunder/">can check out her gram</a>. Be warned, it contains epic travel shots and you might get struck with jealousy.</p><p>Sources:</p><p><a href="https://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/one-in-three-australians-start-2020-with-a-christmas-debt-hangover/news-story/1bcd02b3c7a51da4a2204bbf5e47cb0a#:~:text=According%20to%20new%20research%20from,a%20%E2%80%9CChristmas%20debt%20hangover%E2%80%9D.">Christmas Debt Hangover.</a></p><p><a href="https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/consumer/2019/11/18/changing-christmas-shopping/">Australians waste $411 million on unwanted gifts.</a></p><p>If you'd like to get a full picture of your financial health <a href="https://wemoney.sng.link/D7n27/na4h">Download the WeMoney app. </a>Use the referral code 'PODCAST' when you sign up to receive $5 when you connect a valid financial account.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p><p>We Talk Cents is not a financial advisor and the information provided is general in nature and was prepared for information purposes only. This podcast should not be considered to constitute financial advice. Accordingly, reliance should not be placed on the podcast as the basis for making an investment, financial or other decision. This information does not take into account your investment ob