About Today: 10 Tricks to Get the Best Bargains on Black Friday 11/26/10

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Thanksgiving is a major holiday, of course, but I would argue that it pales in comparison with today. Today, of course is Black Friday, when we rise from our tryptophan slumbers, strap on our comfy shoes and go out into the teeming masses, looking for deals.

10 Tricks to Get the Best Bargains on Black Friday  The trick, of course, is not to become dazzled by all the stuff for sale, and forget to look for the actual prices. (Some of which might still be more than you want to spend.) Why You Should Keep Your Receipts The Debit Card Mistake That Can Cost Big Bucks See More About:  black friday  thanksgiving  online coupons

Store Hours and Early Bird Sales on Black Friday  Before the Age of the Interwebs, we actually had to call stores, using the phone, in order to figure out when they'd be open. Imagine! Black Friday Store Opening Times for Largest U.S. Retailers Have a Debt-Free Christmas See More About:  black friday  black friday sales

Black Friday Shopping Tips  This is the best advice, I think: "Only shop the deals." Don't try to get all of your Christmas shopping done in one day. Stores Offering Layaway How to Cut Down on Holiday Spending See More About:  black friday  bargain shopping  planning a frugal christmas

Gift Return Policies at Large Retail Stores  Finally, even though we all want to think we pick the perfect gift every time ... it's a good idea to make sure that you're buying from a store with a reasonable return policy, just in case. The Small Print On Return and Free Shipping Policies What's a Restocking Fee? See More About:  worst retail return policies  target return policy  gift return worst practices