The Office of Fair Trading has published a budget planner on its website to help people manage their money this Christmas.
The planner recommends working out monthly outgoings before buying gifts.
The OFT has also announced it's offering its confidential debt counselling service to those who need help.
Chairman Martyn Perkins is encouraging people to seek advice early if they are worried about overstretched finances.
Newsons developer to sell site
A company that wanted to redevelop landmark building on North Quay in Douglas says it'll sell the building.
Don't ignore speed limits outside schools!
Police are reminding people to stick to temporary speed limits past schools.
Don't disturb nesting beach birds!
Walkers are asked to be mindful at this time of year as beach nesting birds start to lay their eggs.
UK woman lied to police about drink-driving
A UK woman drove while three times over the drink drive limit and then tried to lie to police officers.
Tree work to shut road
A busy road in Douglas will close for work next week.
£400 fine for using mobile at the wheel
A driver has been fined £400 after being caught red-handed using his mobile phone while reverse parking.
Company plans replacement telecoms mast
A telecoms company has applied to replace a mobile phone mast in the south of the Island.
Northern civic amenity situation 'daft', says MHK
A former infrastructure minister says there should be a fair way of paying for civic amenity sites across the Island.
