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Black Friday means big savings! But before you hit the stores and drop some major cash, we've rounded up the top 10 tips you need to know. The most important thing is to not let your shopping impulses get the best of you — reach for those big-ticket items you've had your eye on and actually want. Of course, it's always best to bargain shop in a group so you can divide and concur, and setting a Read more
In case you missed it, it's November, which means Thanksgiving is right around the corner, Christmas will soon arrive and before you can shout "Happy New Year," it'll be 2010. Not to put the pressure on you, but November doesn't just mean turkey and stuffing — it means Black Friday. I predict that this year, good deals and sales will be more important than ever to get people in the stores to Read more
Heading out to brave the crowds on Black Friday? Don't go it alone. Pack along some willing friends and family members, and load up on these apps that should make your experience much more tolerable. ShopSavvy — Scan a bar code to see if the product you're about to buy is actually discounted. ShopSavvy scans available prices for identical products online and in nearby stores so you can see Read more
There's a new distraction for customers navigating long lines and crowded stores this Black Friday: mobile deals from competing retailers. In online stores' frenzy to get in on the post-Thanksgiving shopping action, they're setting up mobile-only deals to customers looking to escape to mobile browsing during the stresses of in-store madness. With one research firm saying 10 percent of all Read more
FabSugarTV has 10 Black Friday shopping tips you need to know! Savvy knows what time stores open and has tips on tackling Black Friday like a pro Buzz picks 10 DVDs to look out for on Black Friday Savvy is also breaking down the top five Black Friday myths Casa's sharing the best sales for getting home goods Fab found stylish steals you need Read more
Mobile shopping is on the rise. In fact, nearly 60 million users will shop on their mobile phone for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year. Just because you might be using your smartphone to shop for gifts this year doesn't mean you aren't at risk for hacking, viruses, malware, or identity theft (especially if you're an Android owner, just sayin'). Since we increasingly put more personal Read more
As I was scouring through many of the Black Friday ads for the best deals, I noticed that there were no "before" prices cited on the ads. Sure, it's a chance for shoppers to get a good bargain, but retailers need to make money as well. A good number of the deals I looked through weren't exactly what I would call a deal. Here are some things you shouldn't buy at the Black Friday sales. Read more
Thanksgiving is next week, but is quickly followed by the biggest shopping day of the year: Black Friday. Whether you've got your eye on a big screen TV, a laptop, or a new smartphone, follow these tips that will help make your early morning shopping rush a breeze rather than a hailstorm of stress. Make a list — Just because there's a sale doesn't mean you should buy. Make a list of the Read more
There are some that may argue that Black Friday shopping is not for the faint of heart — only the biggest bargain hunters are up for shopping on the day after Thanksgiving. If you're eager to tackle the jostling crowds for big discounts, read on for tips on how to maneuver Black Friday sales like an expert: Call your bank. First and most importantly, call your bank to see what the spending Read more
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