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Listen to This Before You Shop Black Friday or Cyber Monday
The holiday season is here — which means deals, discounts, and temptation everywhere. In this episode, Kembala Evans breaks down 10 powerful strategies to help you shop smarter on Black Friday and Cyber Monday so you can save more, stress less, and protect your wallet.
From planning ahead and comparison shopping to avoiding impulse buys and staying safe online, Kembala gives practical, real-world tips to help you stay on budget and make the most of your money. She also shares a heartwarming reminder that some of the best gifts aren’t found under the tree.
Whether you love holiday shopping or dread it, this episode will help you walk into the season with confidence, clarity, and a solid game plan.
Key Takeaways:
- Shopping Early Gives You More Savings and Less Stress - Email alerts, comparison shopping, flash sales, and store flyers can lead to real deals.
- Pay Attention to Shipping Costs and Return Policies - Why “free shipping” isn’t always free — and how returns can eat your budget if you’re not careful.
- How to Resist Impulse Purchases (even in long checkout lines!) - A simple question that can save you hundreds.
- How to Shop Safe Online – Avoid unsecure/fake sites, public Wi-Fi traps, and sketchy sellers.
- Why Tracking Your Spending is a Money Superpower – This helps you stay on budget.
- Use Old Gift Cards and Cash-Back Bonuses to Stretch Your Budget - Use what you already have—and activate credit card cash-back bonuses to get rewarded.
- Beware of Holiday Scams - Phishing emails, delivery scams, charity fraud, and urgent fake texts.
✨ Bonus: Meaningful gifts don’t have to be expensive; sometimes the best ones are free.
Resources:
- "Get Your Money Right" book by Kembala Evans
- Consumers to Spend Second-Highest Amount on Record, According to NRF Holiday Survey
- The number of households living paycheck to paycheck has risen. Why?
- 8 Tips To Avoid Black Friday Scams And Keep Your Money Safe
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