«Back BlogBlog Post 3 Tips for Black Friday Shopping 11/29/2019 Michelle Graven and Brooke Thomas Share: All Categories Adulting 101 Budgeting Business Banking Junior Money Masters Leadership Mariner Club Mortgage Personal Banking Security black friday black friday shopping budget shopping cyber monday holiday shopping Post-Thanksgiving shopping is now only hours away! The National Retail Federation’s forecast estimates around 164 million people will shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. If you plan on being one of those shoppers, we have three quick tips that will help you make the most of the Black Friday deals. Make a List Know your deals before you shop and make a list of the items you would like to purchase ahead of time. This keeps you from making spontaneous purchases on items you don’t need and will help you navigate and prioritize which stores you want to tackle. While researching Black Friday deals, remember that not every sale is necessarily a great deal. Once you know what you need and where you plant to get it, set a budget so you don’t blow your bank account (Here's a blog with more information on how to keep your budget in order during the holidays). A little pre-planning goes a long way in decreasing your stress level and upping your shopping efficiency. Team Up Everyone loves to have a shopping buddy! Shopping in groups allows you to split up and tackle your lists. Something people don’t always think to do is to designate a driver who can drop the group off at the door and deal with parking so the rest of you can start getting through shopping lists as quickly as possible. Not only does this save time, but it causes less stress. Because Black Friday can get hectic and sometimes overwhelming, choose your favorite people to help keep you sane and your spirits up! Mobile Apps/Social Media Don’t forget about your cell phone! You can save lots of money by using a simple app. Once you decide where you’ll be shopping on Black Friday, it’s in your best interest to download the apps of each store you plan to visit. Many of them have additional Black Friday deals and savings on their mobile apps that you won’t want to miss. Using apps also allows you compare prices to make sure that you are getting the best deals. If you're a MarinePerks member, you have access to even more Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and discounts so be sure to check all of them out this weekend. Not a MarinePerks member? There are so many ways you can get deals, discounts and savings all year long. Learn more here. Black Friday extends through the entire weekend and goes through Cyber Monday so if you’re not interested in fighting the crowds and crazy lines, shop during special deals on Cyber Monday instead. One final tip, be kind to retail workers. This is a stressful time for everyone and a smile or kind gesture goes a long way. These Black Friday shopping tips will keep you organized and lower your stress level. We wish you a very successful Black Friday! Happy shopping and happy holidays from all of us at Marine Bank. More Posts Comments Name * Email Email address will not be publicly visible * * Comment * No comments have been posted.