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Plan Ahead: Smart Shopping Tips for Holiday Deals

11/28/2025

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Julie Wheeler, President of the Better Business Bureau for Western Virginia, advises consumers to plan ahead and set a budget to avoid impulse purchases during early online deals.
She recommends identifying family needs to guide purchases.
Online retailers are lowering prices early to compete with Black Friday sales, producing good deals now.
This strategy allows shoppers to maximize their spending efficiency during the holiday shopping season.

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Story summary

Julie Wheeler, President of the Better Business Bureau for Western Virginia, advises consumers to plan ahead and set a budget to avoid impulse purchases during early online deals.
She recommends identifying family needs to guide purchases.
Online retailers are lowering prices early to compete with Black Friday sales, producing good deals now.
This strategy allows shoppers to maximize their spending efficiency during the holiday shopping season.