LOUISVILLE, Ky. – If you didn’t get everything you wanted during the holidays, it may pay to wait before making another purchase.
Consumer experts say many popular items often go on sale in January and February, offering shoppers a chance to save more than they would during the holiday season. According to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, post-holiday discounts can be especially strong on big-ticket items.
Cars often see deep discounts around the New Year as dealerships clear out older inventory. Large 4K televisions typically drop in price ahead of the Super Bowl, while furniture sales tend to peak around Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day weekends. Jewelry prices usually fall after Valentine’s Day, and fitness equipment is commonly discounted throughout January.
However, experts caution shoppers not to buy something just because it’s on sale. Items like treadmills or large TVs can end up unused — or create unnecessary credit card debt.
The advice: take advantage of post-holiday deals only if it’s something you truly need. Waiting until January could mean bigger savings without wasting money.
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