Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming up and it's easy to get swept up in the frenzy. How many people strayed from their holiday shopping list?

Answer: 54%

Questions:

• Do you think it’s a bad idea to make an impulsive purchase? Why or why not?
• What makes you more likely to buy something impulsively?
• What steps can you take to avoid overspending, especially during the holidays?

Here are the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.

Behind the numbers (Bankrate):

"When asked what inspired their unplanned or impulse purchase(s) last year, 44% of purchasers say they thought the purchase was a good deal, or it was on sale. Others say it made a good holiday gift for someone else (38%); they wanted to treat themselves (29%); it was something they had previously considered buying (27%); or it was inspired by social media posts (22%)."

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Kathryn (she/her) is excited to join the NGPF team after 9 years of experience in education as a mentor, tutor, and special education teacher. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in policy analysis and management and has a master's degree in education from Brooklyn College. Kathryn is looking forward to bringing her passion for accessibility and educational justice into curriculum design at NGPF. During her free time, Kathryn loves embarking on cooking projects, walking around her Seattle neighborhood with her dog, or lounging in a hammock with a book.