6 Best Things to Buy in September
By Barbara Pronin, RISMedia Columnist
The livin’ may be easy in ‘summertime,’ but bargain season typically begins to heat up in September as new models roll off the assembly lines and a holiday mindset kicks in.
If you’re in the market for household goods or travel, the personal finance advocates at Kiplinger Finance suggest September is the best time to shop for these bargains:
Holiday airfare – Experts say now is the time to search for buys in holiday airfare. You’ll likely get a better price and a better seat for holiday air travel now than you will if you wait much longer – and bear in mind the best air fares are usually offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Non-peak vacations – Look into a ‘shoulder season’ vacation, which offers some of the best buys on cruises, resort trips, vacation rentals and international airfare during the lull between peak vacation periods. Bonus: Pleasant weather and fewer crowds in many popular destinations.
New cars – Dealers are clearing inventory now to make room for the new models. Feel free to haggle a bit more for the best price possible on a new, end-of-year model of the vehicle of your choice.
Major appliances – As the new models come in, early fall will also yield the best prices on major appliances. In addition to searching out a buy on an end-of-year model, look for huge reductions on display appliances with minor dings or scratches.
Grills – As the weather cools down, so does demand, making fall the best time to replace your old grill. Look for good buys on models with extra features you may not have been able to afford last spring.
Landscaping plants – You’ll find the best buys on trees and shrubs in the fall, when nurseries want to sell off inventory to keep down greenhouse costs.
