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Best times to make your big purchases this year. Here is a month-by-month guide for when to purchase to help you save, and it’s a great reminder that timing your purchases can make a big difference, especially for Wichita families trying to stretch a budget.

Instead of buying things as soon as you need them, this approach encourages shoppers to think ahead and match purchases with seasonal markdowns. Retailers follow predictable cycles, and once you know them, it becomes much easier to save money.

Here is a list of when it’s best to make big purchases and when these items are at their lowest costs.

January

  • Bedding and linens
  • Fitness equipment
  • TVs and electronics

February

  • TVs
  • Winter items
  • Home products

March

  • Tax software
  • Grills
  • Vacuums

April

  • Beauty products
  • Sustainable and eco-friendly items

May

  • Spring clothing
  • Furniture
  • Small kitchen appliances

June

  • Gym memberships
  • Tools
  • Outdoor gear

July

  • Summer apparel
  • Personal electronics

August

  • Back-to-school supplies
  • Swimsuits
  • Backyard products

September

  • Mattresses
  • iPhones
  • Major appliances

October

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Candy
  • Advent calendars

November

  • Electronics
  • Clothing
  • Streaming subscriptions

December

  • Electronics
  • Small kitchen appliances
  • Toys

This kind of month-by-month planning makes it much easier to spread out spending, avoid impulse buys, and grab things when prices are at their lowest.

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Thanks for being part of this community. As a fellow Wichita resident, I created this free resource to help you make the most of what Wichita has to offer without spending more than you have to. Let’s keep living the good life for less, together.

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