Smart ways to save big on Cyber Monday!

Deep discounts, one-day flash sales and free-shipping offers make Cyber Monday (December 1 this year) one of the best times of the year to shop online—but if you're like us, it can also lead to impulse buys and sneaky overspending. To the rescue: Top shopping experts for savvy strategies to help you save hundreds of dollars!

- DANIELLE SCHLASS SALIMAN

Find the best deals at one site

There are countless Cyber Monday sales and bargains out there—but finding them all can feel overwhelming. Enter your secret weapon: Shopping.Google.com. With this powerful tool, you can pinpoint deals from across the web that match exactly what you've been browsing, all in one convenient, easy-to-navigate place. Simply head to the left-hand panel under the “Shopping” tab and click “Deals.”

There, you can explore promotions and markdowns based on your searches across a wide range of product categories like electronics, home goods, beauty essentials, clothing and kitchen appliances—even toys and fitness gear.

Also smart: Before you hit “Buy,” Google Shopping’s price comparison feature and “Best Price” badge will help confirm that the sale you're seeing is truly the lowest price available. And if you suspect that holiday discounts might deepen after Cyber Monday, Google can track price changes for you and send alerts when the cost drops. If you're eyeing a KitchenAid stand mixer, for example, just click the “Track Price” icon next to the product name in Search—you'll get an email or phone notification when any retailer lowers the price.

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