Christmas is over and January has arrived.

At New Year, a lot of people will have made some costly resolutions.

Whether it be saving for a holiday, a new car, or the deposit for a house, you'll be keen to put some money aside.

However, if you've been left counting the cost of another busy festive period, we've got you covered.

These 10 tips can help you save some money in 2017.

1. Prepare food at home

If you're working in an office, forget visiting the canteen or popping out for a sandwich, why not bring in something from home? Preparing your meals in advance will save you money.

2. Make use of loyalty cards

You can definitely save money if you're a savvy shopper. They might be a pain to carry around, but collecting rewarding points can add up.

3. Quit smoking

If you smoke 20 a day, you waste around £3,000 a year on fags.

4. Always shop around

From your weekly shop and household bills to holidays and insurance, always look for the best deal.

There are plenty of comparison websites that will search for the cheapest deal.

5. Keeping fit

If you want to join a gym then January is definitely the best month to do it.

If you can't afford it, then there are loads of free workouts on youtube, and apps you can follow at home, or you could pick up some cheap fitness DVDs from charity shops.

6. Use eBay, Gumtree etc

Go round your house and gather up anything that isn’t used and is in good enough condition to sell. List it online and hopefully you will make a bit of extra cash.

7. Seek help

If you’re confused or stressed over debts, make an appointment at your bank to review your accounts. They might be able to offer a solution that saves you money in the long run. But shop around to see if other banks offer better rates.

8. Bulk buying

If a product is on offer and you can afford it, think about bulk buying. If you use the product a lot, buy in bulk to save in the long run.

9. Online banking

If you don’t use online banking, set it up and make yourself check your bank balance every day. Keeping on top of it will help you stay focused on your money goal.

10. Prepare for Christmas early

Buy cheap Christmas decorations, gift wrap and cards now, for next year. The prices are massively slashed in January so it will save you money in the long run. Just don’t forget about them and buy another load in December.