The countdown is on until Christmas, so hopefully you’re nearing the end of your shopping list and checking off every to-do item. Not quite? Not to worry, we rounded up the best last minute shopping and entertaining advice to keep you (and your wallet) happy and relaxed this holiday season.

Here are 10 last-minute money-saving tips for the rest of your holiday shopping, from CBS MoneyWatch.

NECN counts down to the holidays with advice for entertaining on a budget.

Festival holiday parties can also be frugal – read our own CEO’s tips on US News Money.

Don’t forget about this way to cut costs; these are six easy ways to save energy this holiday season, via Patch.

And finally, ABC News has tips to save money on all your final holiday needs.

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