The 4 Best Things to Buy in January (and 4 Things to Wait On)

Look for deals on home fitness equipment and winter clothing after the first of the year

January brings a new start for many people, thanks to New Year's resolutions and a renewed motivation to accomplish their goals. For some, this new start might include revamping their spending habits after a long season of buying gifts for themselves and others.

Black Friday and the winter holidays are already an extended shopping period, but in 2020, Amazon Prime Day also fell much later in the year than usual. A good number of people may be burned out on shopping by now; if you're not, you're in luck.

Plenty of January sales are worth watching for in 2021. And what goes on sale in January, exactly? Keep an eye out for home fitness equipment to finally see deals, as well as winter clothing and bedding. However, it's not all great buys — be sure to check out what to avoid in January, too. And once you're done reading, head to our guide on what to buy every month of the year, so you'll know the items to shop for later in 2021.