Random Thoughts
Posted on June 1, 2006 5 Comments
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a house or condo anytime, add the June issue of Money Magazine to your reading list. It’s the annual real estate issue and features tons of articles, tips and points to consider before buying or selling.
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I just put another $100 into my savings account for the month. That will be $300 this month. Yeah! Hopefully I can keep this going every month. Gotta test it out first, though.
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There are TONS of sales and clearances going on now. If you’re looking for some new summer work clothes, now’s a good time to hit the stores. I got a pair of work pants from Gap for $24.99 today that were originally priced at $50. I also got a nice shirt for $9.99. I noticed sales at Old Navy, J.Crew.com, BananaRepublic.com and lots of good stuff on Overstock, too.
Here’s a list of when to shop for sales by month, courtesy of Women Today Magazine:
June – Women’s ready-to-wear, TV sets, refrigerators, fabrics, summer clothes, dresses, building materials and lumber.
July – Shoes, summer clothes, bathing suits, lingerie, sportswear, home appliances, air conditioners, fuel oil, radios and stereo equipment, rugs and carpet, summer sports equipment and used cars.
August – Furniture, white sales, camping equipment, housewares, lamps, coats, tires, lawn mowers, sprinklers, yard tools, barbecue sets and tools, air conditioners, new cars, paint, school supplies, school clothes, bathing suits and fans.
September – Back-to-school supplies, housewares, bicycles, car batteries and mufflers, children’s clothing, dishes, gardening equipment, glassware, hardware, lamps, paints, rugs and carpet and tools.
October – Fishing equipment, glassware, hosiery, housecoats, school clothes, school supplies, silverware and cars.
November – Coats, pre-Christmas items, quilts, shoes, boots, men’s and boys’ suits, kitchen appliances and water heaters.
December – Toys, gift items, coats, shoes, party items, quilts, used cars. The day after Christmas is Bargain Day all over.
January – After-Christmas sales of Christmas merchandise, winter clothes, clothing, shoes, fur, handbags, toiletries, tablecloths, costume jewelry, furniture, toys, dishes, sports equipment and appliances. This is also the month that most stores feature a “White Sale,” which includes most bedding such as sheets, pillowcases, blankets and quilts.
February – Furniture, rugs, mattresses, curtains, bedding, china, glassware, silverware, housewares, radios and C.D. players, stereo equipment and used cars.
March – Garden supplies, luggage, spring clothing, infants’ wear, shoes, laundry appliances. luggage, skates, ski equipment and storm windows.
April – After-Easter sales for mostly clothes items including men’s and boys’ suits, women’s and children’s coats, housecoats and women’s hats.
May – White sales, clean-up/fix-up supplies, blankets, women’s undergarments, TV sets, handbags, sportswear and tires.
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June 1st, 2006 @ 3:50 pm
I’ve been wanting a list like this of ‘when to buy’ for the best sales for a long time. Extremely useful. Normally it seems best time to buy something is after the season where its mainly used is over.
June 2nd, 2006 @ 12:47 am
Yes, thank you for the “when to buy” list! I printed it out!
June 5th, 2006 @ 9:26 pm
yes!! thank you for this list!!!
June 6th, 2006 @ 12:23 am
Nice blog. I’m just starting my own personal finance blog. Keep up the good work.
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June 9th, 2006 @ 7:14 pm
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