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Posted By DeonMiller on May 3, 2022

What to buy and what to skip in May.

Pick up fantastic bargains in May and learn which purchases are best pushed off for now. Here’s what to buy and what to skip this month.

Buy: Furniture

Memorial Day sales have great prices on major home-related purchases. Also, look for new furniture like dinette sets, sofas, and more at your favorite stores and online sites.

Skip: Swimwear

Lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret sets the sale cycle for swimwear. The company usually hosts a semi-annual sale each June, and competing retailers are quick to join. So before perfecting your beach look for the season, hold out a bit and save a bundle!

Buy: Athletic apparel

It’s time for cooler workout clothing, which means retailers will be slashing prices on leftover workout gear from the winter to make room for the new line.

Skip: Home electronics

May is not the time to pick up new electronics. Laptops, gaming consoles, and more always see their lowest prices during Black Friday sales in November.

Buy: Spring apparel

Spring clothing gets steep discounts in May, so you can fill out your spring and summer wardrobe this month without busting your budget. Check for sales on your favorite retailers’ social media pages and websites, or sign up for email or text alerts.

Skip: Summer apparel

Leave the flip-flop and tank-top shopping for the July Fourth weekend, or even August, for truly bargain prices.

Skip: Grills

Grills will be steeply discounted at the end of the summer during Labor Day sale events. You can find them at slightly lowered prices during Memorial Day sales if you must buy a new grill for this season.

Buy: Major home appliances

Pick up major home appliances for less during Memorial Day sale events. You can also replace or buy new small home appliances like coffee makers, blenders, etc. Check out competing retailers before purchasing to ensure you’re getting the best price on your appliance.

Skip: Outdoor furniture

You’re likely itching to upgrade your patio furniture with all the time spent outside in these warm-weather months. But hold off on these buys until Labor Day weekend, when prices can be slashed by as much as 50%.

Have you picked up any great bargain buys in May? Tell us about them in the comments. And if you like this post, make sure you check out our other posts on our MoneySmart Tips Blog.

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120 payments of $1703.22 at an interest rate of 6.50%.

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At a 6.00% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 6.49%. The monthly payment would be $2899.92

60 payments of $2899.92 at an interest rate of 6.00%.

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At a 6.99% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.18%. The monthly payment would be $1347.40

180 payments of $1347.40 at an interest rate of 6.99%.

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At a 6.99% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.18%. The monthly payment would be $1162.05

119 payments of $1162.05 at an interest rate of 6.99%. The final payment was approximately $101,289.05 at the end of the 10th year.

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At a 6.99% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.17%. The monthly payment would be $996.95

119 payments of $996.95 at an interest rate of 6.99%. The final payment was approximately $129,684.65 at the end of the 10th year.

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At a 7.25% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.25%. The monthly payment would be $1,722.36

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At a 7.74% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.74%. The monthly payment would be $1,411.05

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119 payments of $1,230.50 at an interest rate of 7.74%. The final payment was approximately $103,807.37 at the end of the 10th year.

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At a 7.74% interest rate, the APR for this loan type is 7.74%. The monthly payment would be $1,073.58

119 payments of $1,073.58 at an interest rate of 7.74%. With a final payment of approximately $131,945.70 at the end of the 10th year.

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