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As part of a Black Friday boot camp, we're talking about the best apps and websites that can help you through your travels, and Black Friday shopping.

Freebird - Receive alert for cancel/delays, instantly book a new ticket that will get you there the quickest, on any airline, with only 3 clicks. $19 - 30 per round trip flight to add after you purchase your ticket. (Android, iOS and Web)

BuyVia - Create a list of specific items you want, then BuyVia Personal Shopper service sends discount/deal alerts only for those items. FREE (Android, iOS and Web)

RedLaser - Use this app to scan the bar code on an item, and instantly find the best prices for the same item (online or brick/mortar). Use the app to beat that deal in-store or to order online. FREE (Android and iOS)

Santa's Bag - Keep track of gift budget, number of gifts left to buy and for whom, how much you've spent per friend, and so on. A dedicated Christmas shopping and budget list. FREE (iOS only)

Pounce - Scan any coupon or advertised deal with your phone, takes you immediately to the "buy" page of the item and includes a digital version of the coupon/discount. Allows you to buy online what you see on paper. FREE (Android and iOS)

ibotta - Scan a picture of the receipt for an item you buy and any available rebates are automatically sent to yu via Paypal/Venmo or gift cards to Amazon. Free money after your purchases! Works mostly with chain stores but also Nordstrom, Target, Whole Foods, Expedia, Orbitz and more. FREE (Android and iOS)

BlackFriday.FM - All of the best Black Friday deals, locations and coupons organized in one location. Updates dynamically, ranks/compares deals and includes leaked deals and doorbuster coupons within the app. FREE (iOS only).

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