{"id":19,"date":"2015-11-26T08:30:29","date_gmt":"2015-11-26T08:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themrlenderblog.wordpress.com\/?p=19"},"modified":"2020-05-27T15:19:53","modified_gmt":"2020-05-27T15:19:53","slug":"five-tips-to-make-the-most-of-black-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/five-tips-to-make-the-most-of-black-friday\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Tips to make the most of Black Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Five<\/a><\/p>\n

Last November you would have been hiding not to see reports of Black Friday with masses rushing to the stores and creating havoc.<\/p>\n

This year, this retail phenomenon shows no signs of slowing; reports indicate that tomorrow’s Black Friday is estimated to be the first \u00a31bn shopping day in the UK, with over 100 million visits on retailer websites and retailers giving away even better deals.<\/p>\n

Mr Lender, a leading short-term loan provider<\/a><\/strong> has compiled five top tips to help you get the most out of Black Friday 2015. \u00a0This will help you to save a few pounds and make your money go further.<\/p>\n

\"Black<\/p>\n


\nThe B in Black Friday should also stand for Budget<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The most important thing when planning any sort of spending is to begin with a budget in mind. The point of Black Friday\u2019s hype is the amount of savings on offer, but that shouldn’t\u00a0come at the detriment of your\u00a0finances. Black Friday comes around payday for a lot of people, so while you may have some cash available soon after getting paid, it’s not worth getting the best discounts if you spend more than you can realistically afford. Work out how much you can afford to spend while giving yourself the buffer needed to carry on for the rest of the month<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Do your homework<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pre-planning to get the best deals is vital. Be focused and know what you are going to buy, whether it’s a new TV, vacuum cleaner or white goods. However, researching beforehand lets you know how limited an item or its availability is, and can come in handy for getting the best returns on your money and more importantly your time.<\/p>\n

The early shopper gets the deal<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Feel free to get to a store early on the day, and by all means join the likely scrum for that microwave you\u2019ve been eyeing up. But be smart; the reality is you’re most likely to get just as good a deal from behind your computer screen. Many retailers are already releasing their online deals, like ao.com<\/a><\/strong> and Amazon<\/a><\/strong>. You may get what you’re after from the comfort of your own home, so no need to get involved with\u00a0the in-store frenzy.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t ignore the unusual suspects<\/h3>\n

The hype of Black Friday tends to be consumed by the big retailers on the day but some of the best savings can be from lesser known brands. Smaller shops can have some amazing deals on offer, so make sure you shop around.<\/p>\n

All is not lost<\/h3>\n

If for some unforeseen reason you can\u2019t get to your favourite online store or can\u2019t get to a retailer in time, then all is not lost. All these tips listed above work equally well on the following Monday, known as ‘Cyber Monday’. In fact you could even get better deals as this is the one where the sales are mainly based online. We\u2019ll be publishing deals on our\u00a0social media<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0channels highlighting any great deals we discover, as more tips as the day approaches.<\/p>\n

By being prepared and tracking the best options for your budget, you can make it a rewarding shopping event which could leave you with a bit more cash to enjoy this Christmas.<\/p>\n

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Mr Lender <\/a>offers\u00a0<\/strong>payday loans<\/a><\/strong> of between \u00a3100 and \u00a31,000, repayable up to six months.<\/h6>\n
Warning:\u00a0Late repayment can cause you serious money problems. \u00a0For help go to\u00a0moneyadviceservice.org.uk<\/a><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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