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Plan ahead for the festive season to avoid a financial hangover
A little pain now in terms of planning can mean you avoid a whole lot of pain later on.
Melissa Browne is an accountant, adviser, author and shoe addict.
A little pain now in terms of planning can mean you avoid a whole lot of pain later on.
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