Many consumers notoriously spend beyond their means this time of year. A CNET Money survey found that nearly two-thirds (72%) of shoppers plan on making financial sacrifices or tradeoffs this year to afford holiday expenses, and 24% plan on using credit cards or buy now, pay later plans to cover holiday costs.

You can count on Black Friday to deliver intense competition and widespread discounts that stand out from other times of the year. Here's what else to expect this shopping season.

Early Black Friday deals are here now, making it the best time to grab incredible discounts on fantastic tech products from top brands like Samsung and Sony (to name a few).