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Checking newspapers, flyers and emails for
holiday savings can turn into a chore. When
shopping this holiday season, don’t let the
deals and steals overwhelm you. Use these tips
to save while keeping a level head:
Get a head start on planning.
Websites such as BFads.net post Black Friday
flyers way before Thanksgiving. They also offer
databases to search for the best deals. Have a
plan to save time, headaches and money.
Check sale dates.
Some sales are only early bird specials & others
last all weekend. Know where you need to be
on Friday and what can wait until the weekend.
Stick to your budget.
Bringing cash instead of cards can help prevent
overspending. We all want to enjoy the season
of giving, but don’t give yourself financial
stress for months after.
Know your prices.
Is a deal REALLY a deal? Retailers are known for
marking up prices to mimic a sale. Know your
numbers before cashing out.
Buy discounted gift cards.
If you plan to do a lot of your shopping at a
specific store, purchase gift cards in advance
on resale sites such as GiftCardGranny.com.
Some gift cards are offered at a 50% savings!
Pace Yourself.
Tis’ the season for deals! Black Friday is known
for its savings on hot buys such as electronics.
Some better deals on clothes and toys come
later in the season. For example, in past years
Target has offered 30% off toys for one day
only. Stack that with your red card savings, and
some deals can’t be beat.
Price match.
While stores typically won’t price match on
Black Friday, the rest of the holiday season
you can price match! So, if the toy is 40% off at
Kohl’s, but the shelf is empty, head to Target!
Save receipts.
Mind your return dates and hold onto receipts
for price comparison.
Use social media.
Follow store pages all season for the latest
news on sales. For even more insider tips, join
Facebook groups for your favorite stores, find
deal groups and Black Friday pages like BfAds.
Leave kids & spouses at home.
Let’s be real here, your kids slow you down on a
normal day of shopping, don’t bring them into
the war zone. And your spouse, unless you have
a huge box to carry, leave them with the kids.
Mind your sanity.
If you experience anxiety in crowds or can’t
handle a few rude customers, Black Friday may
not be for you. Plenty of deals can be scored on
other days as well as online, in your PJs. Don’t
pressure yourself to save a few dollars.
T reat workers kindly.
Most workers left their families during
Thanksgiving dinner to serve you. They are
under pressure to be fast, polite and efficient
no matter the customer. Make their day a little
easier by thanking them for their service,
being polite and understanding.
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