What NOT to Buy in May

You can find a lot of great deals in May. But there are some purchases that you’ll want to avoid during this merry month. Take a look:

Apple Products

 

 

 

 

 

Thinking about buying a new Macbook? According to DealNews, you’ll want to hold off if you want to score a better deal:

Apple will be holding its annual WWDC conference in early June, at which point it may debut a new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro — and possibly other devices as well. If you purchase any of these items now, you’ll be kicking yourself come next month, as many retailers will offer fresh price cuts on your device as it gets relegated to “previous generation” status.

Beef

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately, as is consistent with what happened last year, beef prices are on the rise. And in fact, the prices are now at the highest they’ve been in the last 30 years. Here’s what DealNews recommends:

Peak grilling season is still a ways off, but a savvy shopper should start finding ways to work cheaper proteins into their diet, like chicken, or less expensive cuts of beef like “chuck short ribs, beef back ribs, and shoulder clod,” according to NPR.

Jewelry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Mother’s Day draws nearer, you’ll find that traditional gifts for Moms, like jewelry, will get more and more expensive. Wait until the holiday is over to find price drops and discounts.

Lawn Mowers

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In May, when people start focusing on lawn care, prices for lawn mowers will definitely be on the rise. If you want to pay less, you’ll want to wait until October when Bankrate says that they’ll be about 65% less.

Power Tools

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When Father’s Day rolls around, you’re likely to find Father’s Day sales that will feature bargains on things like power tools. So you might want to wait until June to take advantage if you’re in the market for some new tools.

Thanks to DealNews and Bankrate for the advice!