Black Friday 2017 is just around the corner, and as the shopping event has become larger and more prominent in recent years, so too has competition among shoppers to secure the best possible savings. Because of Black Friday's massive crowds and variety of bargains, planning and budgeting beforehand is a must for those who want to purchase everything on their shopping list. With that said, the dilemma posed by BF then becomes the limited amount of time shoppers have to review every store's official advertisements, which typically release during the week of Thanksgiving. Comparing prices, offer details, item quantities, and more, all while developing a schedule-suiting itinerary, is something that's easier said than done during one of the busiest weeks of the year.

Black Friday is one of the most exciting days of the year. The official kickoff to the holiday shopping season, it can be exhilarating to wake up at dawn to score incredible deals on technology, appliances, games and other items.

Without a plan, however, this shopping day can be stressful. High competition for the best deals means that shoppers that don't know exactly what they're looking for may leave empty-handed. This Q4 shopping guide will point out some of the most exciting deals you can score on the day after Thanksgiving. It's also expected that the major retailer will bring back their free shipping deals with no minimum purchases and entirely free returns for online shoppers throughout the season.