No, you don’t. However, right now you can get 50 percent off a Walmart+ membership through December 2—that’s just $48 for the next year. The membership gives you early access to online Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, free shipping, a Paramount+ subscription, and more.

You don’t have to wait for Black Friday itself to save big. All the major retailers have already pulled the trigger on offering deep discounts heading into the holidays. The likes of Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy are offering eye-catching sales on electronics,