It’s 2022, and the new normal still feels pretty abnormal. The holiday season came and went, and we all learned a lot about supply chain management. If you’re reading this, you’re likely unfazed by product delays and determined to save a buck in the new year.
The good news is you can count on a few tried and true post-holiday sales, although discounts are likely to vary. Here’s your guide for what to buy (and skip) in January, based on NerdWallet’s analysis of historical sales cycles, along with a little speculation in what’s been an unpredictable retail environment.
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NEWS STORIES & LINKS THAT ARE HELPFUL, INSIGHTFUL, INFORMATIVE, AND (HOPEFULLY) ENJOYABLE TOO.

LANGUAGE – 50 WORDS THAT DIDN’T EVEN EXIST 50 YEARS AGO | MSN
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ENTERTAINMENT – BOB SAGET DEAD AT 65: FRIENDS AND CO-STARS RECALL FULL HOUSE STAR AS “ONE OF THE BEST HUMAN BEINGS I’VE EVER KNOWN” | PARADE
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DINING – 16 SIGNS YOU’RE EATING IN A BAD RESTAURANT | 24/7 TEMPO
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FITNESS – THIS 30-DAY AB CHALLENGE WILL HELP YOU START THE YEAR RIGHT | MEN’S HEALTH
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PERSONAL FINANCE – WHAT TO BUY (AND SKIP) IN JANUARY | NERD WALLET
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RECIPES – BLACKENED SHRIMP RECIPE | THE KITCHN
IMAGE CREDIT: JOE LINGEMAN / THE KITCHN

SEASONS – HOW TO LEARN TO LOVE WINTER | OUTSIDE
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SCIENCE – THE GENES BEHIND YOUR FINGERPRINTS JUST GOT WEIRDER | POPSCI
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BOOKS – #1 NYT BESTSELLER (Hardcover Fiction) – THE JUDGE’S LIST BY JOHN GRISHAM | GOODREADS
IMAGE CREDIT: Doubleday Books
CURRENTLY # 1 ON OTHER CHARTS (Updated 01/10/2022):
- # 1 Broadcast TV – Unavailable
- # 1 Streaming TV – “Lost in Space” (Netflix)
- # 1 Steaming Movie – “Home Alone” (Disney+)
- # 1 Acquired TV – “Cocomelon” (Netflix)
- # 1 Cable – Unavailable
- # 1 Syndication – Unavailable
- # 1 Video Game – “Halo: Infinite”
- # 1 Movie – “Spider-Man: No Way Home”
- # 1 Single (Billboard) – “Easy on Me” by Adele
- # 1 Album (Billboard) – “30” by Adele

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