With Black Friday just around the corner, many people want to get the best deals before Christmas time. There are ways to help save and allow a person accomplish all their goals this holiday season.

Stores at the mall and in shopping centers will have Black Friday ads on their websites or in catalogs that be found online, in store, or even in the mail. By subscribing to a company’s email, exclusive deals  are offered that can be used in store or online even before Friday.

For those who do not want to wake up early or face crowds, Cyber Monday is an ideal alternative. Cyber Monday is the week  after Black Friday and is hosted all online. By shopping online shoppers  can scope out what is on sale, usually before Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Companies leak ads for Black Friday and have deals beforehand to help shoppers.

Before heading to the mall, shoppers can pick the stores they want to go to and write a list of what they  need to get. This helps  shoppers  understand  what they  actually need and  prevents them from spending money on items they did not intend to buy.

Bringing a friend to help shop will provide extra eyes for better deals. Applications on phones can help find deals such as ShopSavvy and Nifti.

Safety is important when shopping for deals, especially if a person is going somewhere crowded. Make sure to drive carefully in parking lots and  it is wise  not to park near big trucks that could obstruct the driver’s  view when backing out into a busy lot. Keep  purses close and  use credit cards to avoid thefts of large amounts of cash.

Black Friday is an event that many participate in and it can be hard to find the best deals while staying safe. With these tips, Black Friday or Cyber Monday can be a success.