The holidays are almost over, but surprisingly, many deals are just beginning. Post-holiday sales are very common and taking advantage of these savings is a great way to start the New Year. Here’s what you need to know to ensure you get the best deals.
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Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast.
The first deal you should look out for is for anything that is seasonal, or holiday related. For example, holiday decorations. You will probably be taking down your holiday decorations soon, or maybe you already have, so it’s way too early to put them back up. However, buying holiday decorations now is a great way to save money. Stores want to get rid of their holiday decoration stock so there will be plenty of good deals out there on all kinds of holiday items. It’s the perfect time to replace any festive lights that may have gone out or even buy yourself a new artificial tree for next year.
Seasonal and holiday related food will also go on sale. Certain brands, especially candy, will usually offer limited supplies of festive themed food. Deals like these can be found wherever you buy groceries. Just make sure to check the expiration date first, as you don’t want to buy too much and not be able to eat it all before it goes bad.
Holiday themed wrapping paper, cards, and gift bags will also go on sale. Before you grab these deals, try and remember how much wrapping paper you used this past season and take inventory of what you have left. That way, you have a rough estimate of how much you will need for next year. What you don’t need is an over-abundance of holiday themed wrapping paper that you only use once a year.
Another deal you should look for during post-holiday sales is on winter clothes. In January, retailers turn over their merchandise, which means that winter clothing will go on sale or clearance to make room for next season’s clothing.
The next deal to look for is anything fitness related. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to exercise more, and retailers will take advantage of this by offering great sales. Exercise equipment, clothing, and more will be on sale to help people become healthier in the new year. You will definitely be able to find a discounted rate on gym memberships, so if you don’t have the space for exercise equipment, you can go there instead.
The final deal you should look out for is on toys and games. Stores will often overstock these products in preparation for holiday shopping.
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