Holiday shopping deals and tips

From Black Friday through the post-holiday sales, be sure you always find the best deals with our insider tips and shopping strategies.

Tame your holiday gift budget

Give gifts to everyone on your list without spending more than you want to. Try these 9 shopping strategies. ―By Betsy Wiesendanger

8. Use a prepaid debit card.

8. Use a prepaid debit card.

If you feel uneasy about carrying a lot of cash, try using a prepaid debit card, available from most banks. It works like a credit card, only you pay up front to have a specific balance loaded onto it. Every time you make a purchase, the amount is deducted from the total. Best of all, you get the protection of a credit card―you can dispute charges that appear on your statement―but you have a built-in spending limit.

Next9. Compare prices online.

7. Pay cash.

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8. Use a prepaid debit card.

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