Amazon Black Friday Deals Have Begun

Stepping Into More Amazon Deals and Services | 7 Year-End Financial Tasks | Amazon's Black Friday Deals Are Here Now Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( November 20, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] INTRODUCTION [] - [Stepping Into More Amazon Deals and Services]( The end of the year is in sight. With the flurry of activities that surround all of the holidays, it can be easy to leave the mundane for later. I’m sharing a year-end to-do list that can help you end 2023 on top.You still have six weeks to get your ducks in a row and maximize your position for this and next year. Don’t wait too long to take a look at your finances. I’m watching mine dwindle as the unbelievable [pre-Black Friday sales]( hit my inbox. Speaking of sales — Amazon has kicked off its [Black Friday]( specials. You can’t go wrong at least taking a look. You can make a dent in your gift list with their wide selection of merchandise and quick delivery/pickup options. Kiplinger contributor [Joey Solitro]( tells us about Amazon recently expanding an option to non-Prime members that’s a gift in itself. Read on to see what it is. - Donna LeValley, personal finance writer P.S. I welcome your questions and suggestions about this newsletter – you can reach me at d.levalley@futurenet.com [The truth behind popular retirement planning myths]( What do you need to know about retirement planning? Learn about mistakes to avoid by reading our breakdown of 6 common retirement planning myths. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] TOP STORY [] [7 Year-End Financial Tasks]( [7 Year-End Financial Tasks]( (Getty Images) Managing your money is a never-ending task. I like to take at least 15 minutes a day to check my cards and accounts to make sure everything's in order and carve out extra time for financial gut checks. You have to be actively involved to make sure you don’t miss an opportunity to save or minimize your tax bill. CFP Stacy Francis advises that as 2023 wraps up, you can reflect on the year and still make changes to certain financial matters. [Get started with this helpful list of tasks that will help you close the year with financial confidence](. [] BLACK FRIDAY [] [Amazon's Black Friday Deals Are Here Now]( [Amazon's Black Friday Deals Are Here Now]( (Getty Images) Amazon rolled out its first wave of Black Friday specials and there are only more to come. When I shop on a store website and I’m not quite ready to buy, I fill up my cart and check back over the coming days to see if the price has dropped, if the inventory is running low or delivery times are increasing. [Check out these early bargains and see if any are on your list](. 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