Christmas and money
Plan Christmas without overspending: a budget per person, a dinner timeline and last posting dates, plus a simple way to track your net worth.
How to track your net worth in the UK
Read the guide →: How to track your net worth in the UKWhat to include when you track your net worth in the UK, how often to update it, and a simple worked example with round numbers.
Christmas dinner timeline: work back from serving time
Read the guide →: Christmas dinner timeline: work back from serving timeHow to plan a Christmas dinner timeline backwards from the time you want to eat, with an example running order for a 2pm dinner.
Christmas budget per person: a simple UK method
Read the guide →: Christmas budget per person: a simple UK methodWork out a Christmas budget per person from what you can afford, with a worked £600 example and a simple way to split gifts by tier.
Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2026 (UK)
Read the guide →: Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2026 (UK)Royal Mail and Parcelforce last recommended posting dates for Christmas 2026, with bank holidays and tips for sellers and anyone sending cards.
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