Whether you missed out on the top Black Friday deals, or just didn't have enough savings to get your desired purchase, December offers you a second chance to get that upgrade you've been dreaming of.
Of course, December often presents you with a slightly enlarged bank account thanks to a potential Christmas bonus, and you can be sure that there are specials to assist you in spending that surplus.
This year, several festive catalogues from major retailers are packed with incredible deals on technology, gifts and appliances. Whether you are looking to replace your fridge or freezer, upgrade your TV, surprise your kids with a new console, or replace that worn old lounge suite, you will certainly be spoilt for choice.
Shoprite's festive pamphlet offers a huge selection of deals on toys, tools, outdoor equipment, glassware, pots and pans, kettles, microwaves and irons. You can save hundreds on a kitchen revamp with deals shaving off anywhere from R20 to a few hundred on larger items.
Makro steps up next and does not disappoint. Also boasting excellent toy and dinnerware specials, Makro has great deals on bathroom and home decor, camping equipment, outdoor furniture, gas grills, bicycles and a whole lot more. Gamers are sure to be in heaven with deals on almost all consoles, including the Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and the Steam Deck. Check out this mammoth festive catalogue here to see 64 pages of incredible deals, valid till 24 December!
As expected, Game is also on point with their deals, offering top prices on kitchen appliances, kids' toys, Christmas decor, soundbars, gaming consoles, swimming pools, office equipment, furniture and sweets.
When preparing for a bit of a splurge this December, remember that although you may have that little extra in your pocket to treat yourself, ensure that you budget carefully beforehand as you don’t want to be scraping through January to make it to payday.
The festive season comes with a significant increase in costs over and above the gifts and upgrades you choose. Outings, festive feasting and a whole lot more could put pressure on your bank account as the days of your holiday slowly tick by.
However, with RCS you can make use of products such as store cards, credit cards or online loans to take advantage of those top festive deals, without taking a dent out of your Christmas bonus. This will allow you to pay off your purchase in upcoming months, and still have the cash flow you need to meet all of your December demands.
Despite this being a simple way to get the best of both worlds, it is highly advisable that you spend some time ahead of the silly season to work on your spending budgets. Consider Christmas gifts, big purchases, daily grocery needs and outings you are planning to go on. The more you can map out, the easier it will be for you to manage your finances throughout, and prevent the silly season hangover in January.
