How to Create a Black Friday Budget – And Stick to It

Plan Your Black Friday Shopping in Four Easy Steps

In the midst of the Black Friday frenzy, it’s very easy to get caught up and overspend. The only way to avoid that is to plan in advance! Decide what you’re going to buy, for whom, and what you’re going to spend. We’ve broken this down into four easy steps:

1. Make a List of Everyone You Want to Buy For

Start by making a list of everyone you plan to buy gifts for, yourself included of course. Write all the names down and count the names on the list. Don’t forget to think about personalized gifts like photo books, canvas prints, or calendars for friends and family.

2. Assess Your Finances and Decide What You Can Afford

Now, get real about what you can actually afford. Yes, there are hundreds of great deals coming your way. But, it doesn’t matter how cheap everything is if you have to drain your account or go into debt in order to buy all the things you’re dreaming about. Work out all the things you absolutely need to have money for, from rent to food. Total up all these unavoidable costs. Take your savings into consideration and set a limit if you plan to use a credit card. Subtract all your essential costs from your actual balance to determine your shopping budget.

3. Set a Rand Amount for Each Person

Take the total budget amount that you calculated in the previous step, and divide it by the number of people you plan to buy for. This gives you a basic per-person budget. Adjust as needed but keep your total budget in mind. For inspiration, browse gifts like mugs, magnets, or shutterblocks.

4. Decide Early on What You’re Going to Get

With your list and budget ready, start looking through the many Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers. As you browse, keep your total and per-person budget in mind. Stick to your plan and only buy what you’ve decided on. If you need inspiration, consider gifts like gift vouchers, diaries, or Christmas decorations.

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