6 tips to becoming a savvier shopper

Being a smart shopper is an important skill to have when you want to save money and reduce your monthly expenditures. It's not difficult to be a smart shopper, but it does take some effort and learning to become one if you aren't used to this kind of spending. Old habits die hard, and often initiating new approaches can be difficult.

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How to spot fake Black Friday deals

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Traditionally, Black Friday deals were items slashed in price to entice consumers to head out in the early dawn hours the day after Thanksgiving with special morning deals.

Essentially, these deals were designed for ambitious people looking to be the early bird that catches the worm. This no longer is the case. Black Friday is becoming a multi and all day event. In addition to the madness typically associated with the oft-cited busiest shopping day(s) of the year, nowadays many fake Black Friday deals have emerged over time.