Cyber Monday

The retail trade group expects 2020 holiday sales to rise by between 3.6% and 5.2% year over year, as Americans spend less on travel and dining out.

While Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday typically grab the spotlight, Giving Tuesday, launched in 2012, may be the most significant of them all when it comes to actually making a difference.

Here are seven mistakes to avoid while shopping on Cyber Monday. Plus, savvy tricks that retailers use to make deals seem better than they are.