If you're expecting a big, fat tax refund, a great way to spend it is to snap up some new appliances. For starters, updating old appliances can lift the value of your home and cut energy bills. Second, new import tariffs on washers as well as steel and aluminum are expected to start pushing prices higher by the end of the year. LG has already announced it plans to raise prices. Price hikes on American-made machines from Whirlpool, GE, and Maytag could follow. Still not convin

Labor Day weekend is one of my favorite times of the year to shop. And today is your last chance to take advantage of the big sales! What are the best deals? Focus on end-of-season clearance items and big-ticket purchases. Here’s my rundown of the best stuff to buy today. Appliances. Today is one of the best days of the year to buy kitchen appliances like ovens, dishwashers, and microwaves. And the more you buy the better because the best deals will be on matched sets from bi