List of items to buy and skip in January

SEATTLE -- The new year gives us an opportunity to shop smarter and save more money, especially if you spent too much over the holidays.

Here's a list of what to buy and skip this month according to financial website Nerdwallet:


    Two things you should skip shopping for this month are toys and mattresses.

    Toys were high on the Christmas wish lists for kids, but now that the holidays are over, you won't see many worthwhile toy deals.

    As for mattresses, you won't find deals on these until next month. If February is too soon for your budget, mattress deals will return in may over Memorial Day weekend and in September for Labor Day weekend.