shutterstock_157106036It’s cold. But it is also the time of year when we pinch our pennies and look toward the new year. We scrimp and try to be as frugal as possible. But one week’s frugality is another week’s big bill. Get a jump start and, instead of avoiding making that purchase, consider its future value. Will a purchase today save some money tomorrow? Here are some great winter items worth buying before it becomes too late.

AN EASY-TO-USE SNOWBLOWER

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ROAD SALT (TO AVOID ALL THE SLIPS AND FALLS)

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A NORTH FACE (OR A GREAT, WARM WINTER COAT YOU LOVE)

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SNOW TIRES (BECAUSE AN ACCIDENT CAN COST YOU MORE THAN A FEW EXTRA BUCKS)

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BOOTS (NICE ONES ACTUALLY SAVE YOU MONEY IN THE LONG RUN)

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NON-PERISHABLES (EVERYTHING BUT MILK AND EGGS)

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A TOP OF THE LINE ICE SCRAPER

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ANTI-FREEZE (BECAUSE NOT HAVING IT IS GOING TO COST YOU)

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SHOVELS (DUH)

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A CLEAN GARAGE (SO YOU CAN LAUGH AT NEIGHBORS WHEN THEY CLEAN OFF THEIR CARS)

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HOME INSURANCE

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