8. Pick the right shopping buddy. Unless you want to bicker and feel frustrated all day, think hard about who would get into the spirit of a shopping day like this. As Yuri Baranovsky wrote in a hilarious survival guide to Black Friday, “Taking your lover is like taking a walking argument – just don’t.” It also might be wise to leave your kids at home.Next week's 10 Tips topicReverse mortgages Have you heard about reverse mortgages and wondered how they work? Such loans can be a good alternative to selling your home or borrowing against your home if you need money. They’re not for everyone, though. Do you have tips to share about reverse mortgages? If so, please do so here.
9. Shop with a list. You’ll feel more in control and focused if you head out with a list of the people you’re shopping for, the gift ideas you have in mind for them and the target price range for each item. Otherwise, a shopping day like this one could be so overwhelming that you might fail to accomplish as much as you had hoped.
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