{"id":6798,"date":"2025-11-21T11:43:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpaulfcu.org\/?post_type=education&#038;p=6798"},"modified":"2026-02-20T08:54:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T14:54:56","slug":"black-friday-hacks","status":"publish","type":"education","link":"https:\/\/stpaulfcu.org\/education\/black-friday-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Friday Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Black Friday is the bargain-hunter\u2019s dream, but it\u2019s a game that\u2019s gotta be played right. Follow these hacks to score big during the biggest shopping day of the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-your-research\">Do Your Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many stores release Black Friday ads ahead of time. It allows you to preview upcoming deals and compare prices across different retailers to make a plan for your buying spree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-made-a-budget-and-stick-to-it\">Made a Budget and Stick to it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With all the tempting offers during Black Friday, it\u2019s easy to overspend. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to set a budget before you start shopping. Decide how much you\u2019re willing to spend overall and allocate amounts for specific items.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-following\">Get Following<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren\u2019t already doing it, follow your&nbsp;favorite retailers on social media. Sign up for email and text alerts, too. You\u2019ll be the first to know about their upcoming sales and deals. You may also want to join their loyalty programs for exclusive early access to Black Friday sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-look-for-discount-codes\">Look for Discount Codes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t settle for the marked-down Black Friday prices. Look for discounts that can bring the price down even further on sites like Vouchercodes and MyVoucherCodes. You\u2019ll find discounts for designer retailers, restaurants and experience days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-apps-and-websites-for-price-comparisons\">Use Apps and Websites for Price Comparisons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During Black Friday, it\u2019s important to compare prices from different retailers to make sure you\u2019re really getting the best deal. Lucky for you, there\u2019s an app for that!\u00a0 Tools like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shopping.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Shopping<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricegrabber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/shopsavvy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ShopSavvy<\/a>\u00a0let you scan barcodes or search for products to see how prices stack up at various stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-an-item-s-pricing-history\">Check an Item&#8217;s Pricing History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t just assume every price you encounter on Black Friday is actually being sold at a great discount. Check the price history of any product on price-checking websites like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinhoney.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honey&nbsp;<\/a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/camelcamelcamel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CamelCamelCamel<\/a>&nbsp;to see the item\u2019s original price and whether it\u2019s really being sold at a significant discount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stack-coupons\">Stack Coupons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some retailers let you combine multiple coupons or promotions on top of their Black Friday discounts, which can lead to steep savings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-focus-on-big-ticket-items\">Focus on Big-Ticket Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Black Friday is often the best time to buy big-ticket items like electronics, appliances and furniture. Retailers tend to offer their biggest discounts on high-value products during this time, which means it\u2019s your chance to save hundreds of dollars on a new TV, laptop or large kitchen appliance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Friday is the bargain-hunter\u2019s dream, but it\u2019s a game that\u2019s gotta be played right. Follow these hacks to score big during the biggest shopping day of the year.&nbsp; Do Your Research Many stores release Black Friday ads ahead of time. 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