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Nov 2024
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Black Friday Insider Secrets: Shop Like ...

Shari Rash, Money Podcast for Women, Personal Finance, Relationships & Mental Health
About this episode

In this episode, I sit down with shopping expert Trae Bodge to spill the top Black Friday secrets you need to know. Get insider tips on timing your purchases, using deal alerts and browser extensions, and maximizing savings. Trae shares expert hacks for scoring deeper discounts than the standard Black Friday prices, plus the best days to buy tech, beauty, toys, and more. We also dive into avoiding emotional spending and buyer’s remorse with tips on thoughtful gift-giving and the art of re-gifting.

Takeaways:

  • Best tools for finding holiday deals
  • Hidden Black Friday discount hacks
  • Top shopping days for tech, toys, and winter clothes
  • How to avoid holiday buyer’s remorse


LINKS MENTIONED

Trae's MSN Gift Guide Page

Slick Deals

PayPay Honey

Coupon Cabin

FlashFood

Perfect Gift Card

Giftcard Granny

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