Get ready for significant savings on big-ticket items this September! Retailers want to bring the crowds back after the big back-to-school storm has passed and to clear the shelves before the holiday season blows in. All that and the Labor Day sales mean big savings in September – but not on everything. So here’s what to buy and what to skip in September.
Mattress sales give Labor Day its awesome name for a good reason. This month, almost any retailer that sells mattresses offers super-deep discounts on mattresses. Then, top off the deal with some bedding and bath supplies, which are also selling at bargain prices.
Retailers will have you thinking Halloween is tomorrow, but you have plenty of time to prep for Oct. 31. Though Halloween costumes and decor will hit the stores this month, hold off on buying them until October for some scary-low discounts.
The best deals on plane tickets usually show up eight weeks before the travel date, and for Thanksgiving, that means buying tickets in September. So look out for deals on tickets at the end of the month to save big on your travel plans.
It’s too early in the season for slashed prices on clothing. Of course, you can pick up some essentials if you must, but you’re best off waiting until October or November to shop for your complete autumn wardrobe at sizzling-hot prices.
Hold onto summer a bit longer with some vibrant greenery. This month, all summer plants, trees, and shrubs will retail at dirt-cheap prices as garden centers make room for autumn and holiday plants. This transition can be a terrific time to upgrade your property’s landscaping with perennials.
Labor Day might bring some incredible deals on big-ticket items, but electronics aren’t one of them. Instead, TVs, headphones, audio systems, and more tend to see their lowest prices during Black Friday sale events.
Jeans are a hot item during back-to-school shopping. Come September, retailers will slash prices to unload any unsold inventory.
Use this guide to decide what to buy and skip in September. Let us know if you find a fantastic sale, and we will watch for it next year. If you like this post, check out our other MoneySmart Tips on our blog.