https://www.bbc.com/news/business-63779342
'"We're lucky, to be a family with two full-time working adults. Still, we're
turning the thermostat down and putting extra jumpers on. We've switched to
budget supermarkets to save money."
Anna Cargan, 35, lives with her husband and three young children in
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. She started saving for Christmas in January.
"We've really noticed how expensive things have got this year. We're having to
think about what we're spending more than ever before."
The Cargans are not alone.
According to research by consultancy firm PWC, 86% of UK adults are concerned
about affording the necessities of day-to-day life.
Meanwhile, 70% of UK adults are planning to spend less this festive period,
with almost half planning to cut back on Christmas presents, according to a
survey by Accenture.
One tactic Ms Cargan will use to save money this Christmas, is to buy
second-hand tech.
"I've saved about £600 buying second-hand phones," she says. "I don't want the
latest model - as long as it's functional, I'm happy."'
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