According to the National Retail Federation, a record 183.4 million people are planning to shop in store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday in 2024. “Even though holiday shopping continues to pull forward, some of the busiest shopping days of the year are during the five-day Thanksgiving weekend,” NRF Vice President of Industry and Consumer Insights Katherine Cullen said. “Consumers are prioritizing gift-giving for the most important people in their lives, and retailers are prepared to help customers find everything on their shopping lists at great prices throughout the season.”This number has continued to grow since dropping in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so with this in mind, we thought we’d equip you with the tools you need to maximize your savings during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. We’ll dive into some hacks you can do, and what you need to know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday …