Best Things to Buy Every Month in 2024

Knowing what items will likely be on sale each month can help you save money on planned purchases.
By NerdWallet  
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Edited by Courtney Neidel  

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A new year is a good opportunity to take charge of your personal budget and develop a strategy for buying the things you want.

Create a list of the big buys you plan to make this year and use our guide to time each purchase right, so you can save money.

January

With a fresh page on the calendar comes a fresh start for sales. These items are discounted in January:

  • Bedding and linen. Department stores hold bedding and linen “white sales” in January with deep discounts on sheets and towels.

  • Fitness equipment. Retailers will meet goals to get in shape with decent deals. Expect workout gear and apparel sales to abound at sporting goods stores. (Tip: Tread lightly on a treadmill purchase unless you're sure you’ll use it. It’ll always be cheaper to walk around the block.)

  • TVs and electronics. Just before the Super Bowl, retailers normally discount TVs and other home theater essentials. 

Mark your calendar: Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan. 15.

Freebie day: National Spaghetti Day is Jan. 4.

February

It’s the month of love and gift-giving, but February might be a better time to buy major items for yourself than trinkets for your loved one. Options include:

  • TVs. Television sales spill over from January into February ahead of the Super Bowl. Aside from Black Friday, this is one of the best times to buy a TV.

  • Winter items. With winter winding down, retailers will be looking to unload inventory of cold-weather products. L