Fall Checklist 2021
The season has caught a case of the pumpkin spiceees… which means it’s time to prepare for winter!
That’s right. And we don’t mean just stocking up on the traditional pumpkin spice toilet paper, pumpkin spice toothpaste, or Bud Light Fall Flannel Seltzers… We mean that it’s time to do the things that will keep Jack Frost from taking an extra chunk out of your Paycheck.
Here’s the Five Fast Facts that will help you “winterize” your Paycheck:
🏠🪚Home Repairs - Lumber prices are down 69% since peaking in May. Now might be the perfect time to do those last minute home repairs. Strike while the iron lumber is hot, because the prices have been in serious flux! Speaking of heat...
🔥🪵Get ready for a cold winter - If you heat your home with natural gas… you might be in for a shock when you see that gas prices have surged more than 180% over the past 12 months! The reason: when we bounced back, natural gas production did not. That means demand is coming back faster than supply, forcing prices to go higher. So, prepare your home budget for higher heating bills or look for alternatives to help you stay cozy (like a wood fired stove?)
😬🎄Christmas Shopping - We know: It's barely October... but you should think about starting Christmas Shopping ASAP because prices for retail goods (ie. all the gifts for friends, fam, and co-workers) are expected to rise 20-30% between now and December. The reason: supply chain disruptions (big surprise, lol) due to a lack of materials, workers, and shipping.
🚗🌨️Save money: prep your car for winter! - Be sure to check or change your tires, check your battery, top off fluids, inspect your brakes, and have your emergency kit ready for the next snow storm. Most drivers will need to get around even if the weather is nasty. So, be ready!
🧻🥫Stock up and work that “clearance” aisle! - Don’t be a hoarder… but… maybe stock up a little bit on things like toilet paper and cleaning supplies. They’re already being rationed by big stores. Also, fall is a great time to buy “out of season’ items like camping gear, air conditioning units, grills, outdoor furniture, and gardening supplies! So, seize the moment! Your Paycheck will thank you later!
🔥Bottom line: Don’t *fall* (ba-dum-tss) asleep on these tips… waiting too long will make things more expensive and stressful.
