Black Friday 2025: How to save while shopping this year’s sales
November 25, 2025
Black Friday 2025: How to save while shopping this year’s sales
Black Friday is almost here. These tips can help you save more and avoid overspending.
The holiday shopping season is kicking into high gear. For the first time ever, US holiday spending is expected to pass $1 trillion according to the National Retail Federation. And the average shopper, they’re expected to spend $628 on gifts. Black Friday is no longer just *** one day shopping event. This is the entire month of November. Tariffs are adding to the pressure this year. *** recent lending tree analysis. that tariffs could cost shoppers an extra $132 each. Amanda Fama, Good Housekeeping senior deals and trends editor, says that savings can still be found if you know where to look. This year we’re seeing really steep discounts on things like home tech, smaller electronics, so think TVs, headphones, earbuds. You’ll also find really great discounts on smaller kitchen appliances. Not to mention those popular holiday toys. We’ve already seen really competitive deals on everything from Barbie to Lego to Melissa and Doug and more. So how can you shop smarter in *** year where every dollar counts? First, get organized. You’re going to want to go into it with *** plan, create *** list and prioritize exactly what you need. It sounds so simple, and it is, but it is really useful when it comes to. Friday shopping since there are so many deals to choose from. Next, make sure you’re comparing prices. You could always use Google Shopping by searching *** product that you want to buy, and when you search that product, multiple retailers will populate on the screen, and you can really compare and contrast prices in real time to find the best deal and leverage loyalty perks. If you have *** membership at *** certain retailer, there’s *** really Good chance you might get deals early. You might get *** break on shipping costs. Obviously that’s not guaranteed, but it’s all in the fine print. It’s really useful to look at those details. Also in the fine print, information about returns. Most major retailers extend return windows into January, but certain categories like electronics may have shorter windows, so be sure to double check. If you can, one thing that you may want to hold off on buying is furniture. Fama says that you typically see the deepest discounts on those items during President’s Day and Labor Day in Washington, I’m Jackie DeFusco.
Updated: 1:49 PM EST Nov 25, 2025
Black Friday 2025: How to save while shopping this year’s sales
Black Friday is almost here. These tips can help you save more and avoid overspending.
Updated: 1:49 PM EST Nov 25, 2025
Black Friday is almost here, and shoppers are gearing up to spend big. U.S. holiday spending is expected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time, according to the National Retail Federation. The average shopper is projected to spend $890 this season, with $628 spent on gifts.“Black Friday is no longer just a one-day shopping event. This is the entire month of November,” said Amanda Fama, Good Housekeeping’s senior deals and trends editor.Tariffs are also contributing to higher costs. A recent LendingTree analysis estimates that tariffs could cost shoppers an extra $132 each this year. Even so, Fama says there are still deep discounts to be found — especially in key product categories.“This year, we’re seeing really steep discounts on things like home tech, smaller electronics. So, think TVs, headphones, earbuds,” she said. “You’ll also find really great discounts on smaller kitchen appliances.”Toys are also emerging as a strong savings category. “We’ve already seen really competitive deals on everything from Barbie to Lego to Melissa & Doug and more,” Fama said.To make the most of Black Friday shopping, be sure to start with a plan. Fama suggests creating a shopping list and prioritizing what you need. “It sounds so simple … but it is really useful when it comes to Black Friday shopping since there are so many deals to choose from,” she said.Comparison shopping is another essential strategy, and Fama recommends searching for products using Google Shopping. “Multiple retailers will populate on the screen, and you can really compare and contrast prices in real time to find the best deal,” she said.Fama says shoppers should not overlook loyalty perks either. “If you have a membership at a certain retailer … there’s a really good chance you might get deals early. You might get a break on shipping costs.”Return policies are also worth checking. Most major retailers extend return windows into January, but certain categories — especially electronics — may offer shorter timelines.If possible, Fama advises shoppers to avoid purchasing furniture during Black Friday. She says the deepest discounts typically arrive during Presidents Day and Labor Day sales.
Black Friday is almost here, and shoppers are gearing up to spend big.
U.S. holiday spending is expected to exceed $1 trillion for the first time, according to the National Retail Federation. The average shopper is projected to spend $890 this season, with $628 spent on gifts.
“Black Friday is no longer just a one-day shopping event. This is the entire month of November,” said Amanda Fama, Good Housekeeping’s senior deals and trends editor.
Tariffs are also contributing to higher costs. A recent LendingTree analysis estimates that tariffs could cost shoppers an extra $132 each this year. Even so, Fama says there are still deep discounts to be found — especially in key product categories.
“This year, we’re seeing really steep discounts on things like home tech, smaller electronics. So, think TVs, headphones, earbuds,” she said. “You’ll also find really great discounts on smaller kitchen appliances.”
Toys are also emerging as a strong savings category. “We’ve already seen really competitive deals on everything from Barbie to Lego to Melissa & Doug and more,” Fama said.
To make the most of Black Friday shopping, be sure to start with a plan. Fama suggests creating a shopping list and prioritizing what you need. “It sounds so simple … but it is really useful when it comes to Black Friday shopping since there are so many deals to choose from,” she said.
Comparison shopping is another essential strategy, and Fama recommends searching for products using Google Shopping. “Multiple retailers will populate on the screen, and you can really compare and contrast prices in real time to find the best deal,” she said.
Fama says shoppers should not overlook loyalty perks either. “If you have a membership at a certain retailer … there’s a really good chance you might get deals early. You might get a break on shipping costs.”
Return policies are also worth checking. Most major retailers extend return windows into January, but certain categories — especially electronics — may offer shorter timelines.
If possible, Fama advises shoppers to avoid purchasing furniture during Black Friday. She says the deepest discounts typically arrive during Presidents Day and Labor Day sales.
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