9 things on deep discount in October (10 1 24)

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Sally McDonald
October 01, 2024

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💰️ You Shouldn’t Buy Certain Items in Bulk According to Kiplinger

Unless you’re new to the Clark Howard universe, you know how much he – and we – love warehouse clubs like Costco.

Clark’s favorite store is a go-to for bargains on almost everything imaginable. And, yes, you can buy in bulk there, at Sam’s Club and at BJ’s.

However, buying in bulk isn’t always smart, as Kiplinger points out in a recent article titled “22 Products You’ll Waste Money Buying at Warehouse Clubs.”

Kiplinger isn’t slamming warehouse clubs. It often espouses their strong suits. It just thinks there are certain items you may want to skip.

“First, buying in bulk is a waste of money if you won’t use the product before it spoils or expires. Next, quality isn’t always up to snuff at warehouse clubs. And lastly, you’re [almost always] missing out on the money-saving power of weekly sales and coupons.”

Some of the items the article lists include razors, books, toothpaste, liquid cleaning products, diapers and name-brand cereal.

The article does a good job of giving a logical explanation on each item. It’s not a 10 Commandments style list of don’ts. Rather, it’s a good thought provoker to review before the next time you go shopping.

📊 Stat of the Day

💵 $420 billion: The amount of additional money Americans have poured into money market funds in the last five months. The best money market funds have yielded 5%+ for a few years now. But they recently fell below 5% yield. With the Fed slicing interest rates, there’s intrigue around money market allocations and whether people will take some of that cash and put it in the stock market instead.

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Mortgage rates are starting to fall. Is it time to refinance? Clark explains who should consider refinancing and who should wait. Also, it’s not too early to start thinking about the holidays and your budget. Retailers like Amazon, Target and Walmart are rolling out sales starting in October. Clark shares his predictions on when you can find the best deals this holiday season.

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