Consumer Reports 89d ago

Has a non-stop flood of advertisements and "limited-time" offers made you more confused than ever about what’s actually a bargain? From the grocery store checkout line to the dealership showroom, everyone is feeling the pinch of inflation. Don’t shop based on a hunch—CR’s Price Tracker can help you start making smarter, data-driven buying decisions. See what the CR Price Tracker reveals about trends in the marketplace: https://www.consumerreports.org/money/consumer-reports-price-tracker-helps-you-shop-smarter-a3522354573/ 00:00 Dealing With Price Uncertainty 04:00 What Products Does CR Track? 05:48 Most and Least Stable Prices 08:04 Causes of Market Volatility 11:43 Are Consumers Overreacting? 14:06 How CR's Price Tracker Can Help You 16:08 Buying Refurbished and Secondhand 18:45 Mapping Out Your Purchases 21:13 Month-to-Month Price Trends 23:38 Add-to-Cart Pricing Deals 24:57 Buy Now, Wait or "It Depends?" 29:28 Key Takeaways and Next Steps