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It’s the most wonderful time of the year �� well, for shoppers, anyway.Black Friday 2018 is expected to be one of the most successful in terms of consumer confidence. The National Retail Federation is predicting as much as a 4.8 percent increase in consumer spending over last year. And 2017 was a record year for Black Friday with Americans spending a record $5 billion in 24 hours. Here’s a look at a few things that should be in your shopping cart on Black Friday:TVsWhether it be TVs, smartphones or tablets, Black Friday is the best time to get great deals on electronic devices. Retailers consistently slash prices on some of its biggest items. NerdWallet reports a 49-inch 4K TV was sold for just $160 on Amazon last year, and Walmart took $300 off a 65-inch Samsung. Walmart has already included its Black Friday deals online. Hundreds of dollars have been taken off Samsung, Vizio and other brands of TVs. Don’t Christmas specials look so much better on a brand new TV? We think so!ElectronicsVideo game bundles are an extra perk of Black Friday sales. Best Buy is offering the Xbox One X with the Battlefield V video game and an additional controller for just $430. The normal price of just the One X is $500.Don’t forget to check out laptop deals too. At Best Buy, you’ll save $360 on a Microsoft Surface. Not interested in a Surface? Dozens of other laptop brands are being sold at nearly $500 off the original asking price. AppleEvery time there is a new Apple announcement, tech-savvy folks begin to take a hard look at their own smartphones. “Should I upgrade?�� “What’s different about this new phone?�� “Is it worth it?�� are just some of the questions that come up when it comes to changing technology. The latest iPhone, the XS, has a starting price tag of $999, which is a lot to fork over for a phone. It’s a good idea to take a look at the previous iPhone version. They will be cheaper, and 2017’s iPhone X performs most of the same functions as its 2018 successor. AppliancesThe more you buy, the more you save. At least that’s what you’ll do at Home Depot on Black Friday. The home improvement giant is offering additional savings when you buy more than one appliance. If you buy six or more, Home Depot will slash an additional $500 off your already discounted items. ���Ƿɱ�’s is also offering big Black Friday savings. Along with its “price match guarantee�� deal, ���Ƿɱ�’s will offer up to $600 in a ���Ƿɱ�’s gift card via rebate when you buy two or more select appliances worth over $396.TravelAs we say hello to the cold months of the year, you might be thinking of a winter getaway. Black Friday typically serves as an excellent day to book trips. When booking your trip, make sure to read the fine print. Some travel sites may have great deals, but they could require you to travel at certain times and dates.