Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge explains how you can still find good deals despite tariffs affecting the prices of goods.
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Trae Bodge: So first of all, I think it’s really important for people to prioritize what they really need, especially because we do have higher prices coming on those bigger ticket items. My suggestion would be if, for example, your dishwasher is on its last legs and you are maybe going to get one later in the year, it could be a good time to start looking around for deals, so that’s one thing that I would do. I would also start establishing some smart shopping habits. 1st may be shopping with lower cost retailers, buying store brands versus name brands, and then always using deal sites like installing a browser plugin like the sidekick from couponcabin. This will actively look for sales for you as you shop. Another tip I would say is consider shopping second hand. The second hand market will be huge because it’s not going to be impacted by tariffs. So I think that that’s a really good way to save money. And then lastly, you might find some good deals if you’re looking for bundle opportunities. So for example, a lower cost phone carrier like Mint Mobile. You could buy a phone from them, which will be a comparable price to other carriers. But with that purchase, you could lock in a very low rate, as low as $15 per month for a year, for example. So look for those bundle offers because brands will have some wiggle room in some areas versus others. So that’s a good way to take advantage of unexpected savings.
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