Surviving Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday

One of the biggest shopping weekends of the year is just around the corner. Black Friday sales have been advertised for weeks now and kick into high gear this weekend with door crasher sales, the lowest price of the year, and won’t-be-beat deals. But before you head out to the pre-dawn store openings, listen to advice from Cambrian College Business Professor Brian Vendramin, who says have a plan, have a budget and stick to it.

If you plan on cashing in online for Cyber Monday, Vendramin has some sensible tips before you proceed to the check out with that cart full of Christmas gifts…

It’s no coincidence that Giving Tuesday follows the busiest shopping weekend of the year. It’s a time to reflect on everything we are blessed to have in our lives and a time to think about giving back.