WHEN BLACK FRIDAY COMES Before getting carried away with the rush of shoppers and advertisements on Black Friday, be sure you know what constitutes a good deal. The rule of thumb for Black Friday: forty percent off and above is considered good in today’s climate. Use this as a rule of thumb for Black Friday and beyond, and you can walk away without feeling like you’ve been ripped off. Source: ShopItToMe, 11/24/13 BLACK FRIDAY’S MEN Guys, go solo when you shop on Black Friday. Consumer research found that 54 percent of men spend more when they shop with friends. The reason? They don’t want to look cheap. That’s why you’ll also spend 29 percent more if you bring the kids, and 7 percent more if you shop as a couple. Source: Journal of Marketing Research, 11/25/13 EAT & SHOP Use Thanksgiving leftovers to whip up a turkey omelet and home fries before heading out for Black Friday deals and you could save more cash than if you shopped without eating. Scientists explain that we make better financial decisions on a full stomach – and that’s especially true if we eat turkey and potatoes. #mandyintheam #947KUMU
Posted on: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 17:16:30 +0000
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