Hosted by: Lorrie Delk Walker

In this lively episode packed with holiday shopping tips, our host sits down with her best friend, a self-proclaimed professional shopper, who shares how she scores big deals without blowing the budget. From navigating Black Friday and Amazon sales to uncovering steals on Facebook Marketplace and post-holiday discounts, they cover it all.

With fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, you’ll want to grab a pen. These insights will help you save time, spend wisely, and still wow everyone on your gift list.

In this episode we cover:

• How Melanie honed her shopping skills (1:33)
• Stats on what the upcoming holiday seasons will look like and Black Friday/Amazon shopping strategy (2:35)
• How deep are the discounts on holiday decor and wrapping paper right after the holidays (7:41)
• Where to find the good deals this holiday season and how to buy early and stay organized (10:14)
• How to shop with Google Image and where (16:17)
• Melanie gives some go-to, evergreen gift ideas (18:26)
• Melanie’s big scores on Facebook Marketplace and Yard Sales, how she shops on these platforms for success, and what to beware of (21:10)
• Avoid not setting a budget before you start shopping for the holidays, overspending on a credit card, and beware of porch pirates (30:10)
• Our guests’ best gifts that were a steal of a deal (32:32)

Links From the Show:

Allen & Company
Black Friday
Poshmark
Groupon

Connect with:

Lorrie Delk Walker – Financial Advisor at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Lorrie Delk Walker
LinkedIn – Lorrie Delk Walker

The opinions voiced in this program are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult an appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision.