Holiday Shopping
Save without falling for scams.
Black Friday
Friday after Thanksgiving. Best deals on TVs, laptops, appliances.
Cyber Monday
Monday after Black Friday. Online deals. Same items often cheaper online.
Top apps
- Honey (auto-applies coupons)
- Rakuten (cash back)
- Camelcamelcamel (Amazon prices)
- Slickdeals (real deals)
Watch out for
- Fake brand websites
- “Going out of business” emails
- Random gift card requests
- Pressure-sale tactics
Use credit card
Better fraud protection than debit. Free chargebacks.
Buy from known retailers
Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Amazon — direct from the apps. Skip random ads.
Quick Tip: 20% senior discount on Tuesdays at Kohl's, Belk, others. Always ask.