Have you ever noticed that the prices on some products vary throughout the year? Sometimes this is due to tradition (e.g., January white sales) and sometimes it’s due to practical need (e.g., seasonal items being cleared out to make room for inventory for an upcoming holiday).
I’ve checked with some consumer resources to see which items are most affordable during which months. Here’s what I found:
(Click on the above image to view and download a printable version of the month-by-month buying guide.)
I’ll be printing this guide and tucking it into my planner so I can easily access it throughout the year. Using the information it provides will help us make judicious purchases, which supports our faithful stewardship of the financial resources God has given us. I hope you’ll benefit from the guide, too.
Is there an item you purchase at a particular time during the year because it is more affordable at that time than during other months or seasons?
Shared on the following link-ups:
Works for Me Wednesday, Titus 2sday, Motivation Monday, Friday Favorites, Creativity Unleashed, Fellowship Fridays, Anything Goes Linky, & Thrive @ Home.
A really big choice I have heard is to buy your TV in January–because the Super bowl is coming up. Most people tend to think of the advantage of Black Friday sales but the deals are better in January, if you didn’t already buy,
I’ve heard the same thing.
wow this is fantastic and SO helpful! thank you! one other item worth mentioning in January is I find that organizational bins and things are cheaper, it’s when we all get the urge to start our deep cleans!
Hi Brianna,
Great point! I’ve seen lots of storage containers on sale since Christmas.
Shannon
Would love for you to link this great list/resource to Friday Favorites at http://imnotatrophywife.com I love it! laura
Thanks for sharing about the link-up! I’ve added the post. 🙂
This is a great post for knowing what to buy when. I need to refer back to it alot! Thanks for posting this. I am stopping on by from Creativity Unleashed friday linky party. Hope that you have a great New Year!!
~Christina
Thanks for visiting! I hope your New Year is wonderful, as well.
Beautiful printable! Thank you for sharing this at Motivation Monday.
What a great list! SO glad you linked this up to Motivation Monday! I think I’ll be printing it off for a reference! Thanks!
You’re welcome! Thanks for visiting.