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Four Ways to Get In-the-Black
Halloween is a good time to focus on getting back in-the-black, and thankfully there are a few simple tricks that will help you treat yourself to a more stable financial life — even with the spendy holidays around the corner. After you've seen them all, tell me, which tip do you think is most helpful?
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In-the-Black-Tip: When Saving Takes a Back Seat to Spending
While many retailers started giving their full court press in holiday advertising at least a month ago, most shoppers shift gears to the holidays after Halloween has passed. Well, tomorrow marks the occasion for haunted houses and candy corn, which means November and intense holiday shopping is already upon us. During the holidays, saving often takes a back seat to spending, so here is my solution for ensuring you're left with more than pennies after the season of giving has ceased.
In-the-Black Tip: Compare Prices Before You Shop
This week we are revving up for the darkness, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween with reminders on how we can stay in-the-black — the holidays are just around the corner, after all.
In-the-black-tip: The best way to stay on track when there are a lot of items on your shopping list is to create a spending plan, and once you know your budget for each item or person, make your money go further by comparison shopping. Some people prefer to do holiday shopping away from their computers because it gets them in the holiday spirit, but I recommend at least doing some preparation online.
In-the-Black Tip: Spend Smarter
We're celebrating Halloween with In-the-Black Week, but this tip is something to also keep in mind when you are preparing to shop for the upcoming holidays.
In-the-Black tip: Shop with a purpose. Make a list of the things you're hoping to find, whether it's a new holiday party dress for you or gifts for the people you love.
Celebrate Halloween With Savvy's In-the-Black Week!
Halloween is one day that's about playing tricks and getting treats in the black of night, but when it comes to money, being in-the-black is always in mode. A few simple tricks, and you'll be on your way to treating yourself to a more stable financial life. Check back all week for ways to get more out of your money.
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5 Websites to Get the Best Black Friday Deals
Usually it's a sign of a long week ahead when it's only Monday and you're already thinking about Friday, but here's the good news: It's a short week! Thanksgiving is the big Thursday show and Black Friday is like the chaotic after-party that begins as early as midnight on Thursday in some stores.
This Friday is more important than any other for struggling retailers that are relying on the day of deals to put something positive in their books.
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