32 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Black Friday
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Black Friday Will Be Longer and Quieter This Year
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Make a List of Gift Recipients
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Don’t Get Everything on Your Kids’ Wish Lists
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Leave Fido Off the List
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Know Exactly What You’re Looking For
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Research Prices on Desired Items
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Create a Shopping Budget
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Don’t Feel Pressured to Give the Perfect Gift
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Identify the Best Buys
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Know How Retailers Get You to Spend More
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Know Your Spending Triggers
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Shop With a Friend
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Leave the Kids at Home
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Shop Online to Resist Temptation
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Don’t Buy Things Just Because They’re on Sale
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Don’t Shop for Yourself
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Avoid Gifts People Don’t Want
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Get Gift Cards Attached to Black Friday Deals
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Purchase Discounted Gift Cards Online
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Be Flexible With Where You Shop
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Shop With Cash Only
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Pinpoint the Best Black Friday Deals
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Compare Prices Before You Buy
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Make Sure You Can Get Price Matching
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Shop Before Black Friday
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Shop After Black Friday
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Download Money-Saving Apps
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Use Social Media to Score Deals
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Sign Up for Retailers’ Newsletters
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Don’t Spend Extra for Shipping
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Keep Your Receipts
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Remind Yourself of the Consequences
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Find Something Else to Do on Black Friday
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For decades, Black Friday has reigned supreme in the retail realm, signaling the start of the holiday shopping season. Initially, Black Friday was limited to the day after Thanksgiving, but in recent...