Martin Lewis, 46, known as the Money Saving Expert, returned with The Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV tonight and outlined how to save money on a variety of things from energy bills to council.
But with one of the most expensive times of year fast approaching, Christmas, how can you avoid overspending?
The trick is easy – reiterating his message from his Money Show this time last year, Martin said forget about Christmas being a “retail festival”.
He said: “This causes some people unhappiness, debt and worry.”
This is because people feel obliged to buy gifts for others.
Martin said it’s a “zero sum game” and described it as “tit for tat giving”.
He explained: “It’s time for us to get off this gift giving treadmill.
“Let’s come together to ban unnecessary Christmas presents.”
Putting a fixed figure on Secret Santa gifts, such as £5, or giving to charity are alternative recommended by Martin.
Martin added: “Let’s be honest and open about it. That will make more people have a happier Christmas.”
With the biggest retail event of the year fast approaching – Black Friday – Martin also listed what he predicts will bethe best money saving offers in the upcoming sale.
Based on Black Friday deals from the last few years, Martin outlined the following deals to look out for:
Amazon AO.com
On now – products on offer include the Echo Dot, which is £20, usually £50.
Ikea
On Thursday 22 if you buy a £25 Christmas tree you’ll receive a £20 voucher.
Selfridges
Martin is yet to have confirmation about the department store taking part in Black Friday, but predicts that from Thursday 22 November it will offer 20 per cent off online and in store.
Boots
Boots has a range of star gifts and weekly offers this Christmas. Martin predicts these will launch on Black Friday.
Apple
Apple is offering one off items with 10 per cent off.
John Lewis
The department store will be price matching, again with one off items discounted.
KFC
If you use the KFC app this Friday (Black Friday) you can get a portion of free chips without doing any other spending.
Marks & Spencer
The store announced it was not taking part in Black Friday last year, but did end up discounting many items in the end. Martin predicts this will be the same this year.
Baileys
Martin predicts this will be discounted in Morrisons and Asda.
American Express
If used in thousands of stores you can get £5 off minimum spend.