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Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but early Black Friday Best Buy deals are already here, with notable deals on TVs, laptops, headphones and more. I frequently cover shopping events as a tech reporter for NBC Select, and I’ve been combing through discounts to find the best early Black Friday Best Buy deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best early Black Friday Best Buy deals | How I found the best early Black Friday Best Buy deals | Why trust NBC Select? How I found the best early Black Friday Best Buy dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. For this piece, I researched early Black Friday deals across Best Buy to find notable products across categories like home, audio, TVs and gaming.

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Black Friday is almost here, and Target is already offering deals on apparel, holiday decor, tech and more that you can shop right now. As an associate reporter for NBC Select, I frequently cover Target deals and sales year round. SKIP AHEAD Best early Black Friday Target deals | More early Black Friday Target sales |Why trust NBC Select? Best early Black Friday Target deals4.8-star average rating from 3,285 reviews at TargetThis Apple iPad is our pick for the best overall tablet due to its functionality and price. Best early Black Friday Target salesHere are the best early Black Friday Target sales to know about.

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The best Madewell Black Friday dealsMadewell The Sling Crossbody Bag $82.60 $118.00 Save 30% This spacious leather sling is comfortable and convenient. View at Madewell What we like Check mark icon A check mark. High-quality leatherCheck mark icon A check mark. Can be worn day to nightCheck mark icon A check mark. View at MadewellFAQs about the Madewell Black Friday EventIs Black Friday a good time to shop at Madewell?

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☆ Could Trump reinstate the student debt that Biden forgave? Here's what experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Under Trump, the U.S. Department of Education is likely to abandon its efforts to deliver wide-scale student loan relief , experts say. It has done so mostly by improving existing student loan relief programs that had long been plagued by problems, including the Public Service Loan Forgiveness initiative and income-driven repayment plans. In June, U.S. District Judge Daniel Crabtree in Wichita, Kansas, described student loan forgiveness as having an "irreversible impact," in his decision to block one of the Biden administration's relief measures. For example, in February, some borrowers saw their debts reinstated under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. In a new report, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cites, among the errors reported by student loan borrowers, "balance reinstatements," in which a loan servicer tacks a loan balance back on to one's account.

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The best Black Friday Tempur-Pedic mattress dealsTempur-Pedic Cloud Mattress (Queen) $1,399.30 $1,999.00 Save 30% The Tempur-Pedic Cloud Mattress features contouring foam that cradles sleepers of all body types and sleeping styles while offering outstanding pressure relief and heat dissipation. View at Tempur-Pedic What we like Check mark icon A check mark. Layers of conforming comfortable and supportive Tempur foam adjust to all sleeping stylesCheck mark icon A check mark. View at Tempur-Pedic What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Tempur-Pedic What we like Check mark icon A check mark.

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSifting through a sea of gift ideas when none seem ideal is an experience everyone is familiar with. If you're wanting to avoid that headache this year, one of the best remedies can be to utilize the convenient, fast, and reliable perks of shopping on Amazon and its mountain of gifting options. To make your last-minute shopping easier, we found 35 gifts for him that won't cost more than $100, but that he's still sure to like. Shop the 31 best Amazon gifts for him:

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Learn moreThe 2024 Billie Jean King Cup comes to an end with a final showdown between Slovakia and Italy. We'll show you where to watch the Billie Jean King Cup final, including global live streaming options. It's a familiar scene for both Slovakia and Italy as they enter the final at the Billie Jean King Cup. Check price at FuboWhere to watch the Billie Jean King Cup in the UKThe Billie Jean King Cup Final airs on the Tennis Channel in the UK, which is streamable through the Tennis Channel website. Where to watch the Billie Jean King Cup in AustraliaBillie Jean King Cup Final coverage will be available through beIN in Australia.

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☆ We celebrate Thanksgiving a week early. It makes travel easier for my family, and no one has to worry about splitting the holiday.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Meredith Wilshere | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementA few years ago, my family started celebrating Thanksgiving a week before the actual holiday. In 2021, my mom had a proposition to move the day we celebrate Thanksgiving. Some family members travel from out of state and find travel more manageable and relaxing the week before the actual holiday. For example, my boyfriend celebrates the week before with us, and we spend Thanksgiving day with his family. AdvertisementBy having Thanksgiving early, we're able to celebrate the holiday and spend quality time with as many family members and friends as possible.

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A lawyer said his client was allegedly paid to have sex with Matt Gaetz at a 2017 party. A man accused of three fatal stabbings in New York City has an extensive criminal history. Gaetz, a former Republican U.S. representative from Florida, has long denied the allegations against him and has claimed he was the target of an extortion plot. A Trump transition team spokesperson called the allegations “baseless.” Gaetz resigned from Congress last week after Trump announced plans to nominate him for attorney general. The stabbings happened yesterday morning at three separate locations.

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But planning ahead to take advantage of them is getting harder, and that’s largely thanks to Amazon. NBC News’ Holiday Price Check is tracking the online prices of five gift items, each in a popular product category, to determine when the best deals hit. Already, it’s clear that Amazon is often setting the pace. Target, for example, has narrowed the online price gap with Amazon in key product categories since last year, Profitero found. But for retailers, the race for shoppers’ holiday dollars is increasingly a discounting competition.

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But few deals have made me do a double take quite like this absolutely incredible price on Hisense's 100-inch U76N 4K TV. Simply put, I've never seen a 100-inch TV this good for under $2,000. The best Black Friday Hisense 100-inch U76N 4K TV dealHisense 100-inch U76N QLED 4K TV $1,798.00 $2,997.99 Save 40% This 100-inch TV is a whopping size that will allow you to catch every inch of every game. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. For more display recommendations available in various sizes, check out our guides to the best TVs, best 4K TVs, and best smart TVs.

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☆ Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to enroll in automatic payments. "Unfortunately, autopay errors were one of the most widespread, basic and consequential servicer errors we saw this year," CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman Julia Barnard told CNBC. In some cases, borrowers had money pulled from their bank accounts despite never consenting to autopay, Barnard said. Other autopay users saw incorrect amounts taken or were charged multiple times in the same month. In March, one borrower told the CFPB that their student loan servicer took $6,897 from their account when they only owed $1,048.

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Fortunately, Big Fig has designed a mattress specifically for larger bodies, and during Big Fig's Black Friday sale, you can get it at a whopping $500 off. If you're in the market for a mattress, this is the best deal you're likely to find on Big Fig all year. The best Black Friday Big Fig dealsBig Fig Mattress (Queen) $1,399.00 $1,899.00 Save 26% The Big Fig Mattress is constructed for heavier individuals with firm support and a high weight capacity. View at Big Fig What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Big FigBlack Friday Big Fig FAQsHow long is Big Fig's Black Friday sale?

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The best Walmart Black Friday deals are often available the week of Thanksgiving, but some enticing savings opportunities are available now. We've rounded up some of the best deals currently available at Walmart across home, kitchen, tech, and more. Make sure to check out our guide to the best early Black Friday deals. Best early Walmart Black Friday home and kitchen dealsThe best early Black Friday home and kitchen deals at Walmart feature products from Ninja, Dyson, Keurig, and more. View at WalmartBest early Walmart Black Friday tech dealsWalmart's best early Black Friday tech deals include everything from TVs to headphones to smartwatches to gaming consoles.

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☆ How much money you’d have now if you invested $1,000 in Walmart 10 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

On Tuesday, Walmart announced its fiscal third quarter results as the retail giant promotes its ongoing Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping events next week. Additionally, Walmart reported earnings per share of 58 cents, adjusted, compared with the 53 cents analysts' predicted. Notably, the company appears to be optimistic heading into the holiday spending season and says Walmart customers have been purchasing more general merchandise outside of groceries. "In the U.S., in-store volumes grew, pickup from store grew faster, and delivery from store grew even faster than that," Doug McMillon, Walmart president and CEO, said in a Nov. 19 press release. "Our teams are executing and delighting our customers and members with the value and convenience they expect from Walmart."

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☆ How to optimize your holiday travel budget on 'Travel Tuesday'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | Ana Teresa Solá Is A Personal Finance Reporter For Cnbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

If you still haven’t booked your holiday travel plans, take note: Prices tend to rise the closer you get to the days you’re looking to travel. To afford holiday trips, about 50% of respondents are cutting back on other expenses while 49% are picking up discounts and deals, according to the 2024 Holiday Travel Outlook by Hopper, a travel site. Some last-minute holiday travelers are leaning into so-called “Travel Tuesday” — or the Tuesday after Cyber Monday and Black Friday — which falls on Dec. 3 this year. As you shop, make sure to read the fine print in case discounts only apply for certain routes and days, Dengler explained. “I really encourage travelers to do that exploration now so that on Travel Deal Tuesday, they can be ready to actually book,” she said.

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☆ Rain and snow fronts expected before and during Thanksgiving week, forecasters say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Multiple weather fronts will push rain and snow into the Midwest, the Southeast, the mid-Atlantic and the Northeast ahead of Thanksgiving week and some of the year's busiest travel days. Rain, snow expected this weekStarting in the Pacific Northwest, a "long duration atmospheric river" was expected to bring 5 inches of rain and at least 3 inches of snow to Oregon and Northern California beginning as early as Monday, federal forecasters and academic researchers said. The rest of the country is likely to get normal precipitation or below-normal rain during that time, the prediction center said. American Airlines said in a statement Thursday that it expects to set a record for passengers served during the holiday span, with nearly 8.3 million expected. It may be too early to tell whether brewing rain and snow systems will thwart travel and spending plans.

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This is the best Away Black Friday sale we've ever seen from the brand. Below, we've highlighted some of the best Away Black Friday deals on our favorite products. We particularly like the brand's Bigger Carry-On Flex and Aliminum Carry-On; we named both top picks in our guide to the best carry-on bags. Away's Carry-On and Bigger Carry-On bags used to have the option to add an ejectable battery for charging items on the go. Check out our roundup of all of the best Black Friday deals.

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☆ Are Black Friday deals worth waiting for? Here’s what to expect this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Jessica Dickler | Jessica Dickler Is A Personal Finance Writer For Cnbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

“Some Black Friday deals are misleading as retailers may inflate original prices to make a deal look like a better value,” said consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch. This year, in particular, some of the deals are already as good as they are going to get. Retailers plan to deliver your holiday deals a little slower this year. Travelers can check out Travel Tuesday deals from 2023 to get an idea of what to expect this year. If an item costs less at another store or popular site, often the retailer will match the price, Woroch said.

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☆ Are Black Friday deals worth waiting for? Here's what to expect this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A customer visits Macy's Herald Square store in New York City during early morning Black Friday sales, Nov. 24, 2023. Consumers are increasingly concerned that their online orders may not arrive in time for the holiday — and rightfully so. What discounts to expect on Black Friday"You are easily going to see 20% to 30% off," Davis said — but "not necessarily storewide." What not to buy on Black FridayTypically, Black Friday is a great time to find rock-bottom prices on fall clothing — including flannels, denim, coats and accessories — as well as televisions and consumer electronics. Travelers can check out Travel Tuesday deals from 2023 to get an idea of what to expect this year.

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There's a vintage accent chair for over $950 off, and one of Jenni Kayne's coveted cardigans for over $100 off. View at Jenni KayneJenni Kayne Black Friday FAQsWhen does the sale start and end? Jenni Kayne's Black Friday sale starts on November 16, nearly two weeks ahead of the official start of Black Friday and Cyber Weekend. During Jenni Kayne's Black Friday sale event, members get 30% off sitewide, while non-members get 25% off sitewide. Check out our roundup of all of the best Black Friday deals.

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☆ Insider Today: Protein pro tips
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I'd call it No Meet Week and use that time to catch up on my ever-growing to-do list, ideate, and edit. After I introduced No Meet Week to my team, one manager said she'd like to participate too, and soon, I extended it to my entire team. AdvertisementNext week, at Business Insider, we're bringing No Meet Week back, and I can't wait to use that time to finish my Q4 strong. Quitting protein powderRachel Hosie tried to hit her protein target while avoiding ultra-processed food. For one week, Hosie attempted to hit her daily protein goal of 110 to 130 grams without consuming ultra-processed foods like protein bars.

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Below, I rounded up the best early Black Friday deals of 2024 from some of our favorite retailers, like Amazon, Target, Walmart, Home Depot and REI. SKIP AHEAD Best early Black Friday deals | More early Black Friday sales | How I picked the best early Black Friday deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best early Black Friday deals of 2024To find the best early Black Friday deals, I combed through dozens of discounts across retailers. Best early Black Friday salesHere are the best early Black Friday sales to know about. How I found the best early Black Friday dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting.

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