11 psychological tricks to save more and spend less during Black Friday

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11 psychological tricks to save more and spend less during Black Friday

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Practice the "stranger test."

Between decorations, holiday feasts, gifts for your family and friends, and Secret Santa exchanges at the office, it's easy to blow through your paycheck during the holiday season.

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It doesn't help that most supermarkets and department stores trick you into spending more. But you can play that game, too.

To help keep more cash in your wallet this holiday season, we rounded up 11 simple strategies to help you spend less and save more.