As we draw closer to Black Friday, correction - do we now call it "Black Week"? We are already overwhelmed with unending ads
as retailers go all out to draw us into their stores. While most of us use this
time to buy gifts for family and friends for the upcoming holiday season. Whether you are looking for gift ideas for
the 12 Days of Christmas; or your gifts for 8 Nights of Hanukkah, (which this
year starts the night before Thanksgiving) creating a budget will definitely
serve you well.
For those of us using these “door busters” for personal
shopping it is important to make a list as things can easily get out of
hand. While credit cards are convenient
to have they are not designed to aide you in controlling your spending. Prepaid cards on the other hand allow you to
put on them the exact amount of money you intend on spending.
Making a list beforehand would be the best way to go. You can itemize how much you want to spend on
each family member as this is will help
you track what your true savings are at the end of your shopping spree. Using that list you can surf the net and see
with retailers are offering the best deals.
Most of us enjoy a good challenge
so coming in under your budget should be most rewarding.
In today's world of ultimate convenience do not get caught paying more than you should for a product. Below are links to some apps that you can utilize to comparison shopping before heading out. And for those of that want to do online shopping these are a perfect tool. Please note the list is totally random - definitely not rated nor am I endorsing them. If anyone has other suggestions please share. Would definitely love to hear from you on what you use.
1. The Find
2. RedLaser
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