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Sunday, October 4 edition

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Your Black Friday Game Plan: How to Shop the Sales Without Overspending

The biggest sale weekend of the year rewards shoppers who plan ahead. Here is a simple, step-by-step plan to get real deals and skip the hype.

Oct 2, 2026

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Bargain basics

  • Compare before you check out

    The same item can be priced quite differently from one store to the next. A two-minute check often pays for itself.

  • Read the fine print

    Minimum spends, excluded brands and new-customer-only rules decide whether a code works. Check them before you shop.

  • Time your big buys

    End-of-season clearances and the big fall and summer sale events are when prices on most categories hit their lows.

  • Stack savings the smart way

    One promo code, plus sale prices, plus cashback or card offers: knowing what combines is where the real savings are.

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