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Today’s Best Home Deals at the Kohl’s Friends and Family Sale

People often go to Amazon to find products on sale, but Kohl’s is really where it’s at when it comes to deals if you’ve got the right coupons. The retailer sells thousands of items from big-name brands across its several shopping categories and boasts a pretty large sale section that we can’t help but peruse. We were delighted to find so many great home products on sale that we know will enhance our readers’ lives, including this impressive Shark vacuum, the Amazon Echo Show and more.

Read on to see the best deals we found at Kohl’s home sale, and don’t forget to add the “FRIENDS20” promo code at checkout to save an extra 20% on your purchase. Shipping is free with a $49 purchase or more. Plus, you’ll earn $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend (redeemable March 18-30). Act fast to take advantage of these offers; the promos will end on Sunday, March 17.

Amazon Echo Show 8 smart speaker (3rd Gen, 2023 release): $100

Operating your home is made much easier with the Amazon Echo Show. That’s because one of the device’s functionalities is being a smart home hub. From here, you can connect and control security cameras, lights and more with your voice (so long as those are compatible with Zigbee, Matter, and Thread). You can also use voice control to update household to-do lists and set timers while cooking.

With the device’s eight-inch HD touchscreen, you can enjoy video calls with loved ones, watch your favorite TV shows or movies via streaming services, such as Prime and Netflix, and display photos of friends and family when you connect with Amazon Photos. Plus, this Echo model has Spotify and Apple Music.

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Regularly $150, you can get this for $100 during Kohl’s home sale. Plus, you’ll get $20 in Kohl’s Cash to spend.

J.A. Henckels International Elan self-sharpening knife block set: Save $116

Every home cook needs a great set of knives, but quality knives come at a high price that not everyone can afford. This J.A. Henckels knife block set, while not necessarily cheap, is discounted by $70 off its original price. And if you add the code “FRIENDS20 at checkout, you can get an even greater discount of $116. You’ll also score $30 in Kohl’s Cash.

The knife set includes a 3-inch paring knife, 5-inch serrated utility knife, 6-inch utility knife, 7-inch santoku knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch chef knife, six 4.5-inch steak knives and kitchen shears. What’s interesting about this set is that it comes with self-sharpening knife slots, which means that your knives are sharpened every time you take them in and out of the block. This saves you the trouble of having to purchase a knife sharpener or needing to go to a professional to get them sharpened.

Ninja Professional Plus kitchen system with Auto-iQ: Save $95

What’s so great about the Ninja Professional Plus kitchen system is that you get a blender and a food processor in one purchase, saving you tons of money. Even if the kitchen appliance set wasn’t on sale, the value of the products would be worth the full price. (For context, quality food processors, by themselves, are often priced at $145 or higher.)

The blender pitcher offers plenty of room to blend several servings of smoothies and soups. Meanwhile, the food processor cup is 64 ounces, which is big enough to knead two pounds of dough. Your purchase also includes two, 24-ounce serving cups, allowing you to bring blended drinks on the go.

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The Ninja Professional Plus kitchen system with Auto-IQ is on sale for $180, but when you add the limited-time promo code (FRIENDS20), the price goes down to $145. Plus, you’ll get $20 in Kohl’s Cash.

Shark Stratos upright vacuum: Save $150

If you’ve been considering upgrading your vacuum, take this discount as a sign that you absolutely should. The Shark Stratos will level up your cleaning experience, full stop. It has the brand’s DuoClean Powerfins, which translates to two brush rolls, one that’s a soft roller and another one that has hard fins, the latter of which does a great job of digging into rugs and carpets to pick up debris.

It also offers versatility, as the vacuum can be transformed into a handheld, allowing you to clean your couch and stairs with greater ease. Plus, by removing the canister, you’ll also be able to position the vacuum in a way so that it can clean under furniture. Other perks of this discounted vacuum include a self-cleaning brush roll, LED headlights and an anti-allergen complete seal, which keeps 99.99% of dust and allergens picked up in the vacuum in the canister where it belongs.

Regularly $500, this vacuum is discounted to $350 at Kohl’s. Plus, you’ll score a whopping $70 in Kohl’s Cash.

Koolaburra by UGG Elladine faux fur comforter set with shams: Save 30%

Those who love lounging with a faux fur blanket may find greater relaxation and comfort with this faux fur comforter set from Koolaburra. Koolaburra is UGG’s sister brand, so you can expect a similar level of softness with this material.

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The set comes with a comforter and two shams, and if you’re buying a twin/twin XL, you get just one sham. Sizes also available are a full/queen and a king. These are designed to be all-season, so they’ll keep you warm during winter, as well as protect you from the chill that comes with running your AC all summer.

These come in two colors, including white and balsam. Keep in mind that this comforter set is dry clean only.

This bedding set is $120, reduced from $150. You’ll earn $20 in Kohl’s Cash when you purchase it through March 17.

Rachel Center

Rachel Center is a writer with more than eight years of experience creating lifestyle content for brands such as Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple and Apartment Therapy.

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Is now the right time to invest in gold as prices have cooled?

Now may be the time to buy gold following a recent lull in its price.

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The price of gold has climbed to record highs recently and has remained strong through much of April. And, that growth continued until the precious metal traded at around $2,390 per ounce on April 19, 2024. But since, growth in the price of the precious metal has cooled, with gold’s price now hovering around $2,300 per ounce.

This lull in gold’s price may represent an investment opportunity.

In general, investing is centered around buying assets when prices are low and selling them when prices are high – generating a profit on the difference between the two. So, considering the declines in gold’s price over the past few days, now may be the time to make your investment. But is buying gold during this lull in prices really a good idea?

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Gold prices have cooled. Should you buy in now?

With gold’s price down from recent highs, you may be wondering if now is the right time to buy in. There are several reasons the dip in gold’s price may represent an opportunity to buy. Here are some of the biggest:

Prices may rise again

If looking at a gold price chart shows anything for certain, it shows that changes in the overall growth of the medal come in fits and spurts. Periods of price growth are typically followed by periods of declines and vice versa.

But with inflation rising in recent months – and with gold’s reputation as a safe-haven asset that can hedge against inflation – it only makes sense that the price of the precious metal will eventually start to head up again in the future. While attempting to time that directional change may be tricky, buying the precious metal while the price is down gives you the opportunity to take advantage of any upward movement that may be ahead.

Add gold to your portfolio now before prices have a chance to rise.

You may be able to make a quick profit

Gold isn’t known as an asset in which you can earn a quick return, but in today’s market, that may be the case. Don’t forget that in January, gold was trading at just $2,000 per ounce. And, by mid-April, the commodity’s price had climbed to around $2,400 per ounce. That’s about 20% growth in a matter of months, much of which happened since March 1 – an impressive climb for any investment asset.

Perhaps more importantly, gold’s price growth through the beginning of 2024 shows that the commodity doesn’t have to be a buy and hold style investment that you keep in a safety deposit box or precious metal depository for years to come. There’s also the possibility that the commodity’s price could climb further ahead, making it a compelling way to potentially generate a quick profit.

There are other benefits of investing in gold

There are other benefits of investing in gold that have little to do with the price growth seen thus far in 2024 – or the lull in prices seen over the past couple of days. Those benefits include:

Inflation protection: Gold has long been considered an inflation hedge, and for good reason. When inflation drives the prices of consumer goods and services up – and the value of the dollar down – gold’s price tends to rise. So, it could be used to maintain the value of your portfolio during inflationary economic conditions. That’s important in today’s economic environment as stubborn inflation continues to weigh on the value of the dollar.
Portfolio diversification: Gold’s price doesn’t always move in the same pattern that bonds or stocks do. So, mixing a reasonable amount of gold into your portfolio (up to 10% of your portfolio assets) as a diversifier could protect you from losses should one or more of your traditional portfolio assets fall in value. “If you have less than 5% – 10% of your net worth in commodities & FX (forex), you should absolutely consider adding exposure to gold and other precious metals,” says Vijay Marolia, money manager and managing partner at the wealth management firm, Regal Point Capital.

The bottom line

Gold’s price has fallen from recent highs – which may represent an opportunity to tap into growth ahead. However, gold isn’t simply a “buy while it’s low and sell while it’s a high” kind of investment opportunity. The commodity can also protect your portfolio from the stubborn inflation we’ve seen thus far in 2024 while acting as a diversification tool that could increase your risk-adjusted portfolio returns. So, consider adding gold to your portfolio today while it has the potential to grow in value.

Joshua Rodriguez

Joshua Rodriguez is a personal finance and investing writer with a passion for his craft. When he’s not working, he enjoys time with his wife, two kids, two dogs and two ducks.