Toys, TVs, and computers are still solid buys this year, but jewelry, candy, and beef could bust your budget, according to the Times Union. Their analysis of inflation data shows prices remain uneven heading into the holidays.
Furniture and apparel are up slightly, but kids’ clothes and smart tech remain affordable. Groceries are still expensive — especially produce, candy, and beef — though Albany shoppers have seen modest relief.
Egg and TV prices have dipped, while tariffs and weather are keeping cocoa and steak sky-high.
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