All Blog Posts Tagged 'black-friday' (3)

With its early morning lines and chaotic crowds, Black Friday is not for the faint of heart. If you plan to get out there to score some bargains, here are some helpful tips. Peruse the ads, and then create a plan and a budget. After checking out the ads, decide which store(s) you want to visit. Decide ahead of time how much money you want to spend and stick to your budget! Deals aren’t as sweet when you have to go into debt to pay off your purchases! Know your store’s Black Friday po… Continue

Every year, millions of Americans wake up at the crack of dawn on "Black Friday," the Friday after Thanksgiving and wait for hours in cold, dark parking lots in the hopes of jump starting their holiday shopping and scoring a great deal. This year things are going to be a bit different. A rough economy has left everyone trying to cut corners and save more money any way they can. As a result, retailers are hurting and hoping to boost sales by dropping prices and offering Black Friday deals early t… Continue

While shopping for birthday party supplies the other day, I was shocked to see Halloween and even Christmas items already on display! It's hard to believe, but the holidays are going to be right around the corner before we know it. Rather than going way over budget this year, start saving, shopping and planning now to avoid overpaying on last-minute gifts and turning to credit cards for funds as the holidays draw closer. The first step you need to take to prepare for the holidays is to set a bu… Continue