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    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.