For What It’s Worth: Memorial Day sales are only worth shopping if you know exactly what not to buy

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You’re only going to see more and more retailers kick off their Memorial Day sales in the next few days, but especially if you’re tightening your budget due to rising gas and grocery prices, knowing what’s actually worth buying is key. In this episode of NBC Select’s For What It’s Worth Podcast, editorial director Lauren Swanson and I break down exactly that: the best Memorial Day sales to shop, what categories to stay away from right now and how to get extra money back while shopping. Find that information and more below.

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