14 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on things millennials actually want to buy

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14 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on things millennials actually want to buy

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  • Millennials prefer spending money on experiences rather than things.
  • Research says this approach makes people happier.
  • We put together a list of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on travel and other experiential gifts.

Millennials prefer spending money on experiences rather than things - especially when those experiences can be Instagrammed.

And it turns out there's actually a ton of research supporting the idea that spending money on experiences can make people happier than spending money on material items.

When it comes to something like a concert, movie, or weekend trip, you feel excitement anticipating it, make memories during it, and can reflect on it afterwards. And since experiences are social, you can make connections with others, as well.

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Since it's what millennials say they want - and what experts say is best for your happiness - we put together a list of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on travel and other experiential gifts.