When to buy
Best time to buy major appliances: fridge, washer, stove
The best time to buy major appliances is often around holiday weekend sales and when new models arrive. Here is how to time a fridge, washer or stove.
Rania Khelifi4 min read
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Summer
Best time to buy a bike without paying peak price
The best time to buy a bike is usually late summer or fall when new models arrive and old stock is cleared. Here is how to time it and what to check.
Mathieu Roux4 min read
Back to school
Should you buy school clothes early or wait for sales
Should you buy school clothes early or wait for sales? A simple rule for kids who grow fast, plus what to buy now and what to leave for fall clearance.
Mathieu Roux2 min read
When to buy
When to buy
Best time to buy a phone and when to wait for a deal
The best time to buy a phone is often after a new model launches or in the fall sale season. Here is how to time it, and why a carrier deal is not a sale.
Rania Khelifi4 min read
Back to school
Rent, buy or used textbooks: which saves the most
Should you rent, buy or get used textbooks? A simple rule by class type, plus when digital copies win and when buying new is the only real option.
Mathieu Roux4 min read
Black Friday
Black Friday vs Prime Day: which sale is the better buy
Black Friday vs Prime Day: which sale is better for what you want? A simple table, a rule by category, and what to do when one store runs both.
Rania Khelifi4 min read
Back to school
Dorm room essentials: when to buy and what to wait on
Buying dorm room essentials is easier when you know what to buy early, what to wait on, and what to skip. A simple timing plan for move-in day.
Mathieu Roux5 min read
Back to school
Chromebook vs laptop for school: which one to buy
A Chromebook vs laptop for school comes down to what the student runs. Here is a simple rule, a table and when the cheaper one is the better pick.
Mathieu Roux4 min read
Summer
Best time to buy swimwear and when clearance is worth it
The best time to buy swimwear is often late summer clearance or early winter, not spring. Here is a simple rule and when buying early still makes sense.
Mathieu Roux2 min read