Over 50 percent of shoppers plan to participate in Memorial Day sales this year, but they’re expected to spend way less than usual, according to a recent survey from RetailMeNot. You might be one of them: You’re looking for deals on a couple of wish list items, but between rising gas and grocery prices, your budget is tighter. That makes it more important than ever to know what to buy versus skip during Memorial Day sales, and learn about savings strategies that can put extra money back in your pocket. Below, I’m sharing everything you need to know after I spoke to three retail experts. You can start using their tips today — early Memorial Day sales have already started.

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