Is a Vitamix Actually Worth $600? A Consumer Reports Expert Answers Your Biggest Home Spending Questions

You know that feeling when you're staring at two versions of the same appliance and have absolutely no idea which one is actually worth it? Today we're getting some answers.

Jean Chatzky sits down with Tanya Christian, Senior Home and Appliance Writer at Consumer Reports, for a special mailbag episode answering your real questions about the stuff you actually want to buy, or are wondering if you should.

In this episode:

• Is a Vitamix actually worth $600? (And when to buy one if you want it)

• Should you ever buy an extended warranty?

• What actually matters when choosing a mattress

• The truth about "cooling" pillows and sheets

Links mentioned:

• Subscribe to Bread and Butter by Consumer Reports.

• Send your mailbag questions to: mailbag@hermoney.com

• Pre-order Jean's new book, The Forever Paycheck

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