Last-minute Christmas gifts under $50 that people actually use
Australian Finance Podcast
Mindful spending and holiday message
Owen encourages mindful giving, sustainability, donations and enjoying time with loved ones.
In this festive episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell and Owen Rask share practical, affordable and thoughtful last-minute Christmas gift ideas under fifty dollars. With more than 60 percent of Australians feeling financially stressed about buying presents this year, and almost one billion dollars of unwanted gifts heading to landfill, this guide focuses on useful, clutter-free options people will genuinely appreciate.
Gemma and Owen cover
• Why so many Aussies feel pressure around Christmas spending and how to avoid waste
• Five affordable under-50 dollar gift ideas from Gemma, covering book lovers, coffee drinkers, sentimental types and the hard-to-buy-for
• Owen’s budget-friendly picks for friends, family and colleagues
• The honest chat on regifting, when it’s fine and when it’s not
• How to avoid panic buying and choose meaningful gifts that won’t end up unused
This quick episode is the perfect guide for anyone searching for last-minute Christmas gifts under 50 dollars that are thoughtful, practical and budget-conscious.
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Resources for this episode
--Gemma's list--
Electric beverage warmer (Amazon)
Custom photo puzzle – Officeworks
Massage voucher (local business search)
--Owen's list--
Headband for earphones (Bluetooth sleep headband)
How They Get You by Chris Kohler
The Money Reset by Gemma Mitchell
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