Saving Tips: Shop Smart this Black Friday 2021
November 19, 2021

Don’t act surprised. It’s that time again of the year that sales are everywhere. Whether it be online, on the road, or on television it shouldn’t come as a surprise anymore that you’ll be bombarded with Black Friday advertisements.
As early as the first week of November, promotions are already ongoing for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales events. These are two of the biggest annual sales happening on the Friday and Monday after Thanksgiving. This year, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, the 25th which makes Black Friday happen right after. This year might be one of the biggest ever with COVID-19 still limiting human movement.
You might have been waiting for this date since forever. You want to score deals and get items you’ve been eyeing on for quite a while. While the prices are down, there are more ways to get your bang for the buck and to ensure you don’t spend more than you can, more than you should.
Yes, you may argue that Black Friday is being excessively hyped. While this may be true in some aspects, nothing changes the fact that you have the chance to buy quality items at crazy discounts you won’t get at any time of the year.
It’s still important, however, to remember that when you spend too much on the holidays, it could create holes in your savings account. So keep your guard up, be on the lookout for better deals, and stick to your budget. Here are some smart shopping tips for Black Friday:
To make the most out of Black Friday, the most effective way is to plan your purchases ahead. Work out a specific budget, down to the decimal points, that you are capable and willing to spend on the big sale. Avoid giving in to items that have slashed down their prices by a ton when you don’t need these items in the first place. The rule of thumb is to buy what you need, no matter how good the Black Friday offer is.
Make a list of what you’ll buy and check it twice or even thrice until you are satisfied with everything you wrote down. Research these brands and products ahead so that you could bookmark or pre-save the items you’ll buy. It’s good to have a budget for essentials because it means you could stock it up for months and spend way less. Also, have a strategy in place. If you work with a strategy, you would be among the first to see discounts online and compare them with other products from a different brand.
Planning ahead will surely make your Black Friday shopping a breeze.