Black Friday: Why it’s OK to Delay Your Holiday Shopping This Year

WSJ Your Money Briefing

The Wall Street Journal

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🗓️ 24 November 2023

⏱️ 7 minutes

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While many Americans are likely to begin their holiday shopping on Black Friday, shoppers who procrastinate can still capitalize on discounts and deals, as long as they plan carefully. Wall Street Journal reporter Suzanne Kapner joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:38.8	Here's your money briefing for Friday, November 24th. I'm J.R. Whelan for the Wall Street Journal.
0:50.0	It's Black Friday, the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season.
0:54.0	But if you're not in the mood to battle the crowds this weekend or haven't made a gift list and checked it twice,
1:00.0	rest assured, this year, it's okay to procrastinate.
1:03.8	Typically there's a bit of a lull between Thanksgiving and Christmas where, you know,
1:09.7	shoppers take a break and retailers raise prices before dropping them again right
1:14.5	before Christmas. We'll talk with Wall Street Journal reporter Suzanne Kapner after the
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