Careful spending

Better options: Some women prefer to shop for clothes online as it is cheaper and offers a greater variety. -filepic

SOME youths are spending less on Chinese New Year essentials this year, while some are buying cheaper things to get more in terms of quantity.

Student Laura Lau, 23, said she normally spends only on clothes and shoes every year as her mother is the one who takes care of purchasing new year goodies and festive decorations.