I don't want to sound Pollyanna-ish, but this week you're
gonna find one heck of a silver lining to the economic downturn. Retailers are
slashing prices to historical lows to stave off an anemic holiday shopping
season. That mean's your shopping dollars just multiplied in value many fold.
Before you get carried away with your new found richness,
you should map out a strategy to maximize your spending this Friday. Actually,
you don't have to map anything out. I've already done it for you. Here are a
few tips for making the most of your holiday shopping (and not go broke).
Scout deals online.
Go online to check out the most up-to-date Black Friday deals on websites such
as www.black-friday.net, www.theblackfriday.com
and www.blackfriday.info. This will save you the time and gas from driving
store to store for comparison shopping.
Make a list. Know
ahead of time what you want to buy for each friend and relative. Trying to
guess while you're at a crowded mall is not only time consuming and
frustrating, but could also lead to a hasty and more expensive decision.
Know how much you
want to spend on each person before you go. Kind of goes along with the tip
above.
Avoid gift cards.
You can actually save a lot by finding something thoughtful and on sale rather
than having to set out a certain amount on a card so you don't look cheap.
Hopefully with these tips, you'll save some money and hair
pulling this holiday season.
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