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☆ Record amount of buy now, pay later purchases expected on Cyber Monday, with many coming from shoppers' phones
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

More shoppers are using buy now, pay later, with $993 million in sales using the method expected Cyber Monday. This year, more shoppers than ever are using buy now, pay later options that let buyers pay for purchases in installments — and more often than not from their cell phones. And come Cyber Monday, Adobe forecasts a record-breaking single day of buy now, pay later spending — $993 million. AdvertisementBuy now, pay later is available in many online stores via partnerships with companies like Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna. A recent Harvard Business Review report found that buy now, pay later consumers spent an average of 10% more per purchase than they did without the option.

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☆ Holiday clutter brings extra stress. Avoid it this year by reimagining gifts, making your own decorations, and skipping matching outfits.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Sarah Enelow-Snyder | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I'm wary of Black Friday and other holiday sales that push a mountain of decorations, home goods, outfits, and presents. On top of that, we spend money on containers, storage units, and even larger homes to hold our multiplying possessions. AdvertisementAdopting some minimalist ideas can help you ward off holiday clutter and stress before they start to pile up. Make your decorations smaller and sustainableDecorations can be a stressful part of the holiday season, Becker said, so less is more. Focus on next year's wealthThink about the money you'll spend on objects and storage "solutions" for your gifts and decorations.

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☆ 104-year-old on 'the key' to a long, happy life: 'Be active as much as you can' in your community—research backs her up
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

They remember very well," Dennis told the channel. She resides in High Point where she taught for many years, according to The High Point Enterprise. "Continuing to be active as much as you can and the [people] that you're around, that's the key I think," she told Fox 8. Dennis' friends describe her as a determined woman. Her friend Evelyn Williams told Fox 8: "She was always ready to do what she needed to do."

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☆ The 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S.—median home prices in No. 1 are almost $8 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Atherton, California, is the wealthiest ZIP code in the United States, with median home prices reaching $7.75 million, according to RealtyHop's latest annual report on the nation's most expensive areas. The second-most expensive ZIP code is Fisher Island, Florida, south of Miami Beach. The study also examined the three most expensive ZIP codes in each state and district, finding that the median price of homes among them all was $1.28 million. To compile the rankings, RealtyHop looked at median listing prices for all types of homes in all ZIP codes in the U.S. between Jan. 1, 2024, and Oct. 15, 2024. Any listings with invalid ZIP codes or single-building ZIP codes were excluded from the study.

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☆ Insider Today: No more diet soda
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementThis post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. Quitting 'diet' drinksRachel Hosie cut down on diet sodas and started drinking more sparkling waters infused with fruit juice. Rachel Hosie/BIDiet drinks may be marketed as healthier alternatives, but as one dietitian told BI's Rachel Hosie, "they're far from being a health drink." Don't worry — our style editors are sharing the best women's clothing deals you can still score today. AdvertisementMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City.

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☆ The 28 best Black Friday beauty deals you can still shop, according to our beauty editor
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Learn moreThe time has come to get the best Black Friday deals on all of our favorite skincare, makeup, and haircare products. Below are the best Black Friday beauty deals on makeup, skincare, and haircare so you can knock gifts for loved ones — or yourself — off of the holiday wishlist. The best Black Friday makeup dealsAdd a pop of color to your makeup routine with this season's hottest deals. View at Charlotte Tilbury What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Erno Laszlo What we like Check mark icon A check mark.

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☆ Online Black Friday spending is on track to break a record this year, despite inflation
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementAdobe reports record $7.9 billion in online spending on Black Friday so far, up 8.2% from 2023. Americans continued to spend on Black Friday after strong Thanksgiving sales numbers, even despite inflation concerns. Adobe's initial Black Friday e-commerce data reveals consumers spent $7.9 billion online this Black Friday through 6:30 p.m. This Thanksgiving, consumers spent $6.1 billion online, up 8.8% from last year's $5.6 billion. Adobe projects $40.6 billion in online spending this Cyber Week and $240.8 billion in total holiday spending.

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Learn moreMany of the best Black Friday deals continue into the weekend, including Lego, so there's still time to stock up. We've rounded up a selection of the best Lego deals we've seen. View at AmazonBlack Friday Lego FAQIs Black Friday the best time to buy Lego sets? Lego sets are often on sale at all times of the year, so Black Friday isn't your only opportunity. However, you may find deals on Lego sets that don't usually get discounted.

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One is the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid mattress, which is 57% off as part of the DreamCloud Black Friday deals that end tonight. Read our full DreamCloud Premier Mattress review. View at DreamCloud What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at DreamCloudBlack Friday DreamCloud FAQsWhich DreamCloud mattress should I choose? Read our full DreamCloud Premier Mattress review.

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Good news: one of our all-time favorite portable chargers is on sale and it’s one of the best tech purchases you can make, according to NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz. 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. )”It’s not a newer model for Anker, but it’s versatile, according to Rabinowitz, since it’s compatible with iPhones, iPads, Samsung phones and Google Pixels. Why trust NBC Select? I’m a commerce editor for NBC Select who’s covered deals and sales for years.

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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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Taylor Swift fans up in the bleachers of her soon-to-be-completed Eras Tour surely missed a host of Easter eggs she stashed in plain sight. The billionaire singer-songwriter's "Eras Tour Book" hit shelves on Black Friday, revealing previously unknown tidbits about the record-breaking concert run that's spanned five continents over 21 months. Her movie, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” was the highest-grossing domestic concert film of all time. A view of The Official Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book on display as guests shop Target Black Friday Deals and Taylor Swift Exclusive Products, in Jersey City, N.J., on Friday. Shows on the "Eras Tour" run with military-like precision, always starting on time.

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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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