Melissa Cid | Source | Consumer Savings Expert at MySavings.com

Melissa advises skipping electronics like laptops and tablets during Memorial Day sales, as better deals appear during back-to-school shopping. She notes, "Toys will be discounted in July at Walmart and Target." Small kitchen appliances, such as instant pots and air fryers, will see better prices during the anticipated Amazon Prime Day in July.

Melissa highlights three key mistakes: ignoring red tag sticker items, shopping on weekends, and avoiding new products. She notes, “A big mistake is not looking for Aldi’s red tag sticker items!” Weekday mornings offer a quieter, well-stocked shopping experience. Trying Aldi's products is risk-free with their generous return policy, potentially saving you money.

Melissa warns that tariffs hit low-income earners hardest, as "most of their income goes towards goods to survive." With rising prices at discount retailers, a crisis looms for those relying on these stores for necessities. Despite Dollar Tree's claims of resilience, price hikes may erode the budget-retailer safety net.