How to Make the Most Out of Thanksgiving Week Sales

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This week we’ll discuss ways to plan ahead and get the most out of those Thanksgiving Week sales.

Topic: How to Make the Most Out of Thanksgiving Week Sales

When: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 3 p.m. ET.

Where: Join the live hashtag discussion.

The panel will include  Tom Brickman: Real estate investor, side hustle pusher & personal finance enthusiast; Leslie H. Tayne, Esq: Founder and Managing Director of Tayne Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a The Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne, P.C.); Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Lawrence D. Sprung: CFP® President of Mitlin Financial, Inc.; Jennifer White: Consumer Education and Advocacy Expert at Experian; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.

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Questions We’ll Discuss:

1. Are you planning to do any holiday shopping on Thanksgiving week?

2. How do you establish a budget for Thanksgiving Week Sales?

3. How do you learn about sales in advance?

4. How do you avoid impulse buying during the holiday sales- can doorbusters bust your budget?

5. Do you plan to shop online, in the store, or both this year? Why?

6. Will concerns about product availability change the way you shop this year?

7. What should you know about opening a credit card at the store for an additional discount?

8. How can a major holiday purchase impact your credit?

9. What tools can you use to track your holiday spending?

10. Any final tips for getting the most out of Thanksgiving Week Sales?

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