{"id":796,"date":"2025-07-23T15:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T15:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.agencywebdesigners.com\/?p=796"},"modified":"2025-07-24T14:24:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T14:24:15","slug":"splurge-now-save-later-4-things-to-buy-before-prices-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.agencywebdesigners.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/23\/splurge-now-save-later-4-things-to-buy-before-prices-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Splurge now, save later? 4 things to buy before prices rise"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Tommy Tindall, NerdWallet<\/strong><\/p>\n

My wife and I hate our washer and dryer. Both appliances still operate, but the washer leaves behind what looks like little specs of mildew every load. The dryer takes three times on high to get a load dry.<\/p>\n

All the trade war talk has us wondering if we should nab a deal now while it doesn\u2019t seem so bad.<\/p>\n

A lot of people are worried about tariffs<\/a>, according to the Consumer Confidence Board\u2019s June Consumer Confidence Index. The report said purchasing plans for appliances were slightly up in June, car-buying plans were steady and electronic-buying plans were down.<\/p>\n

The affluent \u2014 and I\u2019m not saying that\u2019s me \u2014 may be leading the charge.<\/p>\n

Back in May, 26% of consumers making $125,000 or more indicated that they\u2019d made purchases ahead of potential tariffs. Expected price rises haven\u2019t fully landed, but economists say they are coming.<\/p>\n

\u201cConsumers are seeing their way through the uncertainty with trade policies,\u201d National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said in a June prepared statement. \u201cBut I expect the inflation associated with tariffs to be felt later this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you want to get ahead of potential rising prices, here are a few things to look at now before they get more expensive later.<\/p>\n

Major appliances, like washers and refrigerators<\/h4>\n

Turns out the tariff on imported steel and aluminum will specifically hit household appliances. As of June 23, the 50% tariff on steel extends to \u201csteel derivative products,\u201d which include fridges, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and even garbage disposals.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been thinking about upgrading an appliance, the time might be right to get something that was made before prices get higher, and while summer sales are still going on.<\/p>\n

As for our purchase plan, we\u2019re going to get a new washer and dryer soon because mildew is gross and economists foresee prices rising. Our local appliance store has the LG set we want in stock and on sale now.<\/p>\n

Cars (especially EVs and luxury imports)<\/h4>\n

It was a crappy time to buy a car<\/a> the past few years. Prices of both new and used cars ballooned after the pandemic. Then, the situation seemed to get better.<\/p>\n

Case and point: I bought a brand new Honda Odyssey at several grand under sticker in November. I was shocked the dealer was willing to let me haggle that day. (Adding free all-weather mats was a non-starter though.) I also can\u2019t believe how much I love driving a minivan (#babyonboard).<\/p>\n

Now, a 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles and auto parts could usher in a new era of crappiness in car buying, but there is time to get ahead of it.<\/p>\n

\u201cExperts expect tariffs to push car prices higher. We\u2019ve seen a few manufacturers increase prices, but overall there haven\u2019t been big increases. That\u2019s expected to change though, as pre-tariff vehicles disappear,\u201d says Shannon Bradley, NerdWallet\u2019s authority on autos.<\/p>\n

What make and model of car are you after, and where is it made?<\/p>\n