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SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday deals | More Black Friday sales | How I found the best Black Friday deals | Why trust NBC Select? 4.6-star average rating from 10,937 reviews on AmazonLowest price everI use these wireless earbuds every day while running, commuting and taking calls. 4.5-star average rating from 10,174 reviews on AmazonUsing this kitchen gadget helps you speed up prep time while cooking. Best Black Friday salesHere are the best Black Friday sales to know about. All the deals I recommend are at least 20% off and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.

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I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Black Friday Apple deals actually worth shopping — deals I would shop myself. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday Apple deals | Best Black Friday Apple accessory deals | Best Black Friday Beats deals | More Black Friday Apple sales | How I found the best Black Friday Apple deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday Apple dealsI found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Black Friday Apple salesHere are the best Black Friday Apple sales to know about. For this piece, I researched early Black Friday deals across retailers to find notable deals on Apple products and accessories.

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Black Friday is officially here, and this year you can score furniture deals on everything you need to level up your living space. I combed through discounts to find the best furniture deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday furniture deals | More Black Friday furniture sales | How I picked the best Black Friday furniture deals | Why trust NBC Select? 4.4-star average rating from 244 reviews on Urban OutfittersFloor pillows are a functional and fun way to decorate your space. Best Black Friday furniture salesHere are the best Black Friday furniture sales to know about.

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I frequently cover shopping events as a commerce editor for NBC Select, and I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Black Friday kitchen deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday kitchen deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday kitchen deals in 2024I found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. 4.6-star average rating from 50,231 reviews on AmazonI absolutely love everything I’ve ever purchased from Nutribullet, including this powerful space-conscious blender. Best Black Friday kitchen salesHere are the best Black Friday kitchen sales to know about.

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I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Black Friday tech deals actually worth shopping — deals I would shop myself. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday tech deals | More Black Friday tech sales | How I picked the best Black Friday tech deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday tech dealsI found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Black Friday audio deals4.6-star average rating from 11,361 reviews on AmazonLowest price everIf you own an iPhone, these are some of the best wireless earbuds you can buy. Best Black Friday tech salesHere are the best Black Friday tech sales to know about.

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Retailers are currently discounting a handful of Apple models including the Apple Watch SE and the Apple Watch Series 10, which are on sale at their lowest prices ever right now. I found, vetted and wrote about every Apple Watch deal I recommend below. “The Apple Watch SE is an excellent first smartwatch — it was mine,” says NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz. Black Friday deals on Apple Watch accessories4.6-star average rating from 2,162 reviews on AmazonLowest price everThis two-in-one portable charger plugs straight into your computer or USB-C power adapter. One side charges your Apple Watch while the other charges your AirPods, and it’s lightweight and compact for portability.

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I frequently cover shopping events as a writer for NBC Select, and I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Black Friday Costco deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday Costco deals | More Black Friday Costco sales | Best Black Friday sales at other retailers | How I picked the best Black Friday Costco deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday Costco salesHere are the best Black Friday Costco sales to know about. All the deals I recommend are at least 20% off and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating. To round up the best deals from Costco, I found highly rated products at their lowest price ever or their lowest price in three months.

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SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday vacuum deals | More Black Friday vacuums sales | How I picked the best Black Friday vacuum deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday vacuum deals 2024I found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. 4.3-star average rating from 58,640 reviews on AmazonThe Eureka Powerspeed vacuum is a lightweight upright vacuum weighing around 10 pounds. Best Black Friday vacuum salesHere are the best Black Friday vacuum sales to know about. I’ve also covered vacuum deals from retailers like Home Depot, Wayfair, Best Buy and more.

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I’ve been covering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals as an editor at NBC Select for four years, and I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Amazon Black Friday deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Amazon Black Friday deals | More Amazon Black Friday sales | Best Black Friday sales at other retailers | How I picked the best Amazon Black Friday deals | Why trust NBC Select? 4.6-star average rating from 90,277 reviews on AmazonCrest 3D Whitestrips are one of our favorite at-home teeth-whitening products. Best Amazon Black Friday salesHere are the best Amazon Black Friday sales to know about. All the deals I recommend are at least 20% off and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.

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SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday sneaker deals | More Black Friday sneaker sales | How I picked the best Black Friday sneaker deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday sneaker deals4.3-star average rating from 7,247reviews on AmazonThese New Balance sneakers made our list of best women’s walking shoes. 4.5-star average rating from 3,343 reviews on AmazonLowest price everNew Balance is also offering a Black Friday deal on these men’s sneakers. Best Black Friday sneaker salesHere are the best Black Friday sneaker sales to know about. All the deals I recommend are at least 20% off and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.

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I’ve been covering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals as an editor at NBC Select for four years, and I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Black Friday deals under $100 actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday deals under $100 | More Black Friday sales under $100 | How I picked the best Black Friday deals under $100 | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday sales under $100Here are the best Black Friday sales under $100 to know about. How I found the best Black Friday deals under $100All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I’m an updates editor for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Prime Day and more.

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SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday deals | More Black Friday sales | How I picked the best Black Friday deals | Why trust NBC Select? 4.6-star average rating from 10,937 reviews on AmazonLowest price everI use these wireless earbuds every day while running, commuting and taking calls. Best Black Friday beauty deals4.6-star average rating from 3,769 reviews on AmazonKiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is one of my go-to moisturizers year round. 4.6-star average rating from 142,752 reviews on AmazonThis water flosser cleans gums and removes plaque from teeth, similar to standard floss. Best Black Friday kitchen deals4.5-star average rating from 10,174 reviews on AmazonUsing this kitchen gadget helps you speed up prep time while cooking.

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Black Friday is officially here, and retailers are offering notable laptop deals during the event. I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Black Friday laptop deals that were actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday Laptop deals | More Black Friday Laptop sales | How I picked the best Black Friday Laptop deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday Laptop dealsI found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Black Friday Laptop salesHere are the best Black Friday Laptop sales to know about.

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Black Friday is officially here, and retailers are offering notable budget-friendly deals under $50 during the event. I’ve been covering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals as an editor at NBC Select for four years, and I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Black Friday deals under $50 actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday deals under $50 | More Black Friday sales under $50 | How I picked the best Black Friday deals under $50 | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday deals under $50I found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Black Friday sales under $50Here are the best Black Friday sales under $50 to know about.

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To find the best Black Friday REI deals actually worth shopping, I looked for products from major brands I frequently write about that are also highly rated and at least 20% off. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday REI deals | Best Black Friday REI sales | How I found the best Black Friday REI deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday REI dealsI found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Black Friday REI salesHere are the best Black Friday REI sales to know about. All the deals I recommend are at least 20% off and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating.

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Black Friday is officially here, and retailers are offering notable clothing deals during the event. I frequently cover shopping events as a reporter for NBC Select, and I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Black Friday clothing deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday clothing deals | More Black Friday clothing sales | How I picked the best Black Friday clothing deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday clothing dealsI found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. Best Black Friday clothing salesHere are the best Black Friday clothing sales to know about.

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I frequently cover shopping events as a writer for NBC Select, and I spent weeks combing through discounts to find the best Black Friday streaming subscription deals actually worth shopping. SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday streaming subscription deals | More Black Friday streaming subscription sales | How I picked the best Black Friday streaming subscription deals | Why trust NBC Select? Best Black Friday streaming subscription dealsHulu’s Black Friday offering allows you to save 90% a month on their ad-supported monthly membership. Best Black Friday streaming device salesHere are the best Black Friday streaming device sales to know about. How I found the best Black Friday streaming subscription dealsAll of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting.

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I found, vetted and wrote about every Hanna Andersson deal I recommend below. I worked with NBC Select reporters to finalize the live list, which I’m frequently updating throughout Black Friday to reflect the most up-to-date prices. More Hanna Andersson deals:Why trust NBC Select? I’m a commerce editor for NBC Select who’s covered deals and sales for years. To evaluate the quality of this Hanna Andersson deal, I made sure it’s at least 20% off, highly rated and well-liked by our editors.

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In a sea of Black Friday sales worth paying attention, here’s one we can’t look away from: Great Jones’ entire site is up to 50% off. I found, vetted and wrote about every Great Jones deal I recommend below. They have nonstick ceramic coatings and are both dishwasher- and oven-safe, up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Great Jones. More Great Jones Black Friday deals:Why trust NBC Select? To evaluate the quality of this Great Jones deal, I made sure it’s at least 20% off, highly rated and well-liked by our editors.

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As NBC Select editors, we scope out thousands of online deals to find the best ones that are worth your money. Below, I compiled the best deals our NBC Select editors are taking advantage of this Black Friday. I’ve had my eye on the Hulken for quite some time as it is a popular product amongst NBC Select staff. NBC Select reporter, Zoe Malin, has let me borrow hers from time to time and it’s was life changing. I’m an editorial intern at NBC Select who frequently covers gift guides, deals posts and product roundups.

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☆ 15 up-and-coming AI-powered fintech startups, according to top VCs
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Bianca Chan | Michelle Abrego | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementBusiness Insider asked 27 venture-capital investors to nominate the most promising fintechs. Here are the top 15 AI fintechs, according to VCs. Earlier this year, Business Insider asked dozens of VCs to identify the most promising fintechs to watch. Indeed, it is difficult to point to one area of finance where AI startups aren't threatening to change the way people bank, invest, save, and work. Here are 15 of the most promising AI fintechs to watch, according to top VCs.

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☆ The most auspicious year for Chinese births is almost over. For dragon babies, the competition is just getting started.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

"Dragon babies are, for the most part, intensely desired and prized by their parents. Seah said dragon babies will also have a tougher time looking for jobs after graduation. AdvertisementThe study also found that Chinese dragon babies were 2.3% less likely to gain admission to local universities in Singapore. But the latest crop of dragon babies may have it easier, with competition evening out as birth rates drop. Dragon babies might have once been subject to great pressure to exceed expectations, but Gietel-Basten says he'd be "surprised" if that same level of pressure would be applied to 2024's dragon babies as they grow older.

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☆ I put my dreams on hold for a stable career in finance. 6 years in, I gave up my 6-figure salary to move to Hawaii and start over.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementAdam Knorr left a lucrative finance career to pursue writing in Hawaii in 2022. Related VideoI graduated with a journalism degree, but my brother worked in finance in Nashville. AdvertisementI spent day after day locked in my bedroom in Hawaii — just me and the geckos — sending cold emails and LinkedIn messages. AdvertisementI started writing a book in Hawaii before moving to MichiganWhile in the work-stay program, I wrote some email copy for the farm. Worst-case scenario 2: I try to write, fail, and get another finance job.

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☆ Trump voters could fuel holiday spending, while Harris supporters may pull back
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In a world where sentiment drives purchasing decisions, these differences in opinion could shape how much people end up spending this holiday season. "It's very hard being a millennial and having to worry about buying a house, affording groceries, rent, all that stuff. Meanwhile, Trump voter Armando Duarte, a 62-year-old retired utility worker from Fort Lee, New Jersey, told CNBC he's feeling a lot better about the holiday shopping season since Trump won. In GOP-won states, shipping volumes increased by 50.4% after the election, while Democrat-won states saw volumes decrease by an average of 11.2%. Only two blue states — Illinois and Minnesota — saw shipping volumes increase after the election, while all others saw rates fall.

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☆ You're 'wired' to overspend during the holidays, expert says — here's what to do about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The holiday season is a time to give thanks, reflect on the past year, and spend time with family and friends. However, if you're not careful, it can also be a time you overspend on holiday purchases. About 83% of Americans plan to buy gifts for friends and family this holiday season, according to a NerdWallet poll. Meanwhile, 28% of people are still paying off credit card debt from the 2023 holiday season, NerdWallet found. They are "wired" to be consumers, said Brad Klontz, a psychologist, certified financial planner and behavioral finance expert.

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