Nearly 8 In 10 People Cite Money As The Cause Of Stress During The Christmas Period

Thursday, 26 December 2024 12:37

By Emma O'Connor

At the beginning of December, Kildare people were in the top 3 counties, expected to spend the most during the festive season, according to a survey by Paypal.

Nearly 8 in 10 people cite money as the cause of stress during the Christmas period.

That's according to a new survey by Zenflore, which found 56 per cent of people feel more stressed during the holidays.

At the beginning of December, Kildare people were in the top 3 counties, expected to spend the most during the festive season, according to a survey by Paypal.

People are expected to spend an average of 1 thousand 170 euro during this Christmas period, up 14 per cent on last year, according to research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Tom Coleman, Sleep Expert, says the results are not surprising:

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