4 Black Friday shopping tips to help stretch your holiday budget
Black Friday shoppers, beware: Gift prices are climbing. So if you want to cross off every item on your holiday shopping list, you'll likely have to dig for discounts. Not sure how to bargain hunt to keep your seasonal shopping spree below budget? Here are one personal finance expert's tips on how to score the best deals this holiday season.Don't get duped by doorbuster dealsDuring Black Friday, many major retailers offer exclusive doorbuster deals, or deeply discounted goods, at their brick-and-mortar stores. However, if a deal seems too good to be true, it's often because it is, Kimberly Palmer, a personal finance expert at NerdWallet, told CBS MoneyWatch.
According to Palmer, doorbuster deals are often offered on outdated and lower-quality product...