January's Known Bargains

The beginning of a new year can reek havoc on your pocket book after all the holiday decorations have been taken down. Need a reprieve? Look for savings on these items that might be a better deal this month than in previous months.

January is the month for these bargains:
• Furniture
• Digital Cameras
• Big Screen TVs
• Computers

See our original post in September to read the entire article from Kathryn Cavanan in USA Today (9/4/09.

Look for next post on February's Known Bargains early next month to give you idea of what bargains traditionally occur in February.

See September's bargains.
See October's bargains. (Listed at the bottom of this post.)
See November's bargains.
See December's bargains.



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December's Known Bargains

Look for and stock up on these items that might be a better deal this month.

December is the month for these bargains:
• Gift Wrap
• Bakeware (usually after the holiday, sometimes before)
• New cars
• Weddings
• Computers
• Real estate

See our original post in September to read the entire article from Kathryn Cavanan in USA Today (9/4/09.

Look for next post on January's Known Bargains early next month to give you idea of what bargains traditionally occur in January.

See September's bargains.
See October's bargains. (Listed at the bottom of this post.)
See November's bargains.

November's Known Bargains

Look for and stock up on these items that might be a better deal this month.

November is the month for these bargains:
• Candy - items in the Halloween markdown area
• Frozen turkeys
• Baking ingredients
• Travel deals

See our original post in September to read the entire article from Kathryn Cavanan in USA Today (9/4/09) and see what September bargains you may have missed out on. If you are on the hunt for an outdoor grill you may have missed a deal because October was listed as the best month to purchase one.

Look for next post on December's Known Bargains early next month to give you idea of what bargains traditionally occur in December.

Right time to buy? Monthly bargains...

According to an article by Kathryn Cavanan in USA Today, Friday, September 4th, there really are seasonal bargains. I was just wondering when the best time to buy a lawn mower was and her article was placed on my desk.

There has always been a myth that bargains can run seasonally and I believed in some, like baking ingredients are always on sale around Thanksgiving. So I stock up like many others do and cringed in March when I need to restock.

In her article, Plan purchases a year out to get bargains, Kathryn lists out the bargains month by month during the year. Some may seem straight forward, but others are a welcomed surprise. Read her article here and see if an item on your list might be cheaper if you wait a month or two.

September is the month for these bargains:
• New cars
• Landscaping, plants, trees
• Appliances
• Holiday airfares

Spend a little more money or wait another year for August bargains, which most of us will not need until next spring anyway:
• Patio furniture
• Swing sets
• Beach toys
• Large outdoor toys
• Swimming gear
• School supplies
• Fresh produce
• Coolers
• Barbecue grills