HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A record-breaking 73 million people are expected to shop online for Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation.

Shoppers are expected to spend money on clothing and toys, making it easy to break the bank. Experts are offering advice to help shoppers stay on budget.

Experts say to compare prices between retailers, buy from trustworthy websites and be careful with payment methods.

“If you use a buy now, pay later program, pay attention to what those due dates are so that you don’t end up paying more for the items that you’re buying,” said Patrice Luoma, professor of entrepreneurship and strategy at Quinnipiac University.

For many businesses, this is the peak of the year. They have been busy marketing items and preparing for the rush.

It’s tough fo

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