Australian Finance Podcast

Last-minute Christmas gifts under $50 that people actually use

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Dec 22, 2025
Explore thoughtful, budget-friendly Christmas gift ideas under $50! Discover how financial stress and unwanted gifts can impact the holiday spirit. Learn about unique presents like personalized book stamps and Bluetooth sleep headband headphones. The hosts share coffee, tea, and experience gift suggestions that are sure to please. Plus, get the lowdown on re-gifting and avoid the pitfalls of panic buying. This festive guide is all about meaningful gifts that won't end up in the landfill!
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INSIGHT

Christmas Gift Pressure Is Real

  • Many Australians feel excessive pressure to buy gifts and this can cause financial stress and waste.
  • Gemma Mitchell highlights $1 billion of unwanted gifts going to landfill and 62% feeling stressed about purchases.
ADVICE

Regift Thoughtfully

  • Re-gift items you won't use to prevent waste and save money.
  • Avoid gifting an item back to the original giver to prevent awkward repeats.
ADVICE

Buy Mindfully Not Massively

  • Spend mindfully and prioritise meaningful, durable gifts over lots of cheap items from big retailers.
  • Check packaging and sustainability labels to avoid contributing to waste and landfill.
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