The following is a guest post from my friend Kristina.  Kristina braved the crowds to get some great deals on items she'd been coveting (and saving for) for quite awhile.  She posted this originally on Facebook, but I asked her if I could share it with all of you.  I think you'll enjoy her tale from Black Friday.  Please feel free to share your Black Friday shopping story in the comments. 

I’m wondering how many people really know why they call it Black Friday!?
If you’re one of those that are unsure, but too afraid to ask – the reason is this:
Retailers hope this is the day people spend like crazy so they can go from being in the red to being in the black!  Hence – [...]

I must admit:  I have some mixed feelings on Black Friday.  On one hand, the cheapskate in me loves the idea of getting a great deal.

But the introvert in me hates the crowds and commercialism.  I'm much more comfortable shopping from the comfort of my living room.

By Linsey Knerl This article shares tips from the 14h episode of Dealista, our new podcast that'll help you get more for less. Click play to listen, or subscribe via iTunes to take the episode with you!

Many times the simple things have a way of sticking with us and helping change our patterns of behavior better than a list of 25 items we need to remember to do on a regular basis. 
If you’re struggling with stopping the use of your credit cards - you could set fire to your cards, but I [...]