Forbes Living TV Learns that South Floridians Procrastinate on Holiday Shopping

Even though retail analysts state that this Black Friday was not all that great, some people still got up before the crack of dawn to shop. That didn't seem to happen in South Florida where furniture and electronics seller hhgregg noted in a recent survey.

Forbes Living TV learned from the survey that South Floridians procrastinate when it comes to holiday shopping. Most of them get busy about two to three weeks before Christmas and most of them would rather do it online than in person at the mall. In fact, 36% of those living in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties plan to do all holiday shopping online. No chance of parking lot mishaps that way. Twenty-eight percent said they will wing it and not use a list. Almost two-thirds of the South Floridians will use smart phones to compare prices at multiple stores this holiday season.

There are so many apps and great discounts being offered by major retailers and favorite stores.  It almost makes no sense to drive to a shopping center, jockey for a decent parking spot, trudge through the mall and crowds to wait in line to buy someone a gift. Holiday gift shopping is much more fun sitting at home using a tablet, smart phone or laptop. Forbes Living TV wishes South Florida a Happy online shopping experience.

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Forbes Living TV and How to Keep Finances in Tact for the Holidays

The holiday store displays and some merchandise is already available in many shops and has been since before Halloween. Christmas tree lots are beginning to set up. Very early Black Friday sales are advertised.  It is really hard to not want to break into holiday shopping mode before Thanksgiving. Forbes Living TV shares how to keep finances in tact for the holidays.

Make a gift budget right now.  Be sure to include gifts, entertaining, baking goods and travel expenses. Keep it on the fridge or in a purse or wallet for easy perusal.

If planning to use credit cards and store cards to purchase gifts, choose the cards with the best interest rates and the store cards that offer discounts or cash back. Don’t charge more than 10% on any card. Pay it off before the end of the month or before the due date.

Forbes Living also suggests to use cash instead of credit if there could be a problem paying the amount due on the credit card. Be safe wherever the card is used. Be sure to secure it in a wallet and away from pickpockets can grab.

With a little planning, it won’t be so hard to keep finances in tact for the holiday season.

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