Some purchases are tough to plan: car repairs, patches for a leaky roof, a working air conditioner amid a heat wave.
But more often than not, you can plan ahead for life’s necessities — and some non-necessities, too.
“You might be able to score an extra discount on a floor model, and some stores are offering special freebies and bundles to incentivize consumers,” said Trae Bodge, a Smart Shopping Expert featured on CBS, CNBC and The Today Show.
Before you let an impulse buy drain your bank account, consult our handy calendar of the best time to buy absolutely everything.
