The federal government will implement a two-month GST break on a list of goods, from restaurant meals to diapers. Andrew Chang explains how much you’re likely to save, depending on where you live, and why there could be some unintended consequences.

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    12 hours ago

    Christmas trees are $60-$80

    If you’re struggling to make ends meet, that’s not a very reasonable item to be looking at the cost of.

    I’m not buying a seasonal decoration if i cant afford to feed my kids.

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      12 hours ago

      I don’t know, everyone wants to have a Christmas, I think people who can’t afford a tree this season are going to be feeling very bad.

      I buy mine from a church, I’m sure they’d give out one for free if someone was struggling.

      Maybe I should see if I can prepay for some trees for anyone struggling.

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        7 hours ago

        everyone wants to have a Christmas

        Sure, but what’s more important if you have limited money available? A tree or a meal (hopefully with leftovers)?