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Valentine's day is the highlight, but there are other deals to be had this month.
Know what goes on sale when to save money on gifts and all your purchases in February.
Here’s a guide for what to buy (and skip).
Buy: TVs
The Super Bowl airs in early February, which means shoppers are searching for discounts on big TVs and retailers will meet demand with deals.
The beginning of the year is traditionally one of the best times to purchase a new home entertainment item. We regularly see sales on an assortment of TVs at retailers like Target, Best Buy and Amazon.
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Skip: Flowers
Flowers are a Valentine’s Day staple, but if you’re not careful, they’ll overwhelm your budget. If you can, opt for a more affordable gift, such as a framed picture or gift basket.
If you insist on sending flowers to your love, plan ahead. Some online flower shops offer free standard shipping on select arrangements. Delivery can get more expensive when you order closer to the holiday.
Buy: Valentine’s Day clearance
Stock up on sweets Feb. 15 to save money. The heart-shaped candy will be just as sweet, but for cheap the day after the holiday. In the past, we’ve seen Valentine’s Day clearance events at Target and Walmart. Check drugstore chains, too.
Skip: Most electronics
Avoid purchasing consumer electronics this month (except TVs). Items like laptops, desktops, tablets and video game consoles are best bought in November, during Black Friday sales.
If you can’t wait until then, there will be other opportunities throughout the year. For example, select retailers hold “Black Friday in July” events before back-to-school season. Plus, Amazon’s Prime Day sale is almost always in July, and other retailers hold competing sales around the same time.
Buy: Winter products
From clothing to cold-weather sporting goods, now’s the time to stock up on winter-related items.
Winter products are on their way out the door because many retailers have already released spring arrivals, which typically hit shelves at full price.
You’ll still have time to use the items this year, and you’ll get them at a discount. Shop sooner versus later, because when the gloves come off (the shelves), they’re gone.
Shop: Presidents Day sales for mattresses and home goods
Valentine’s Day isn't the only holiday in February. Presidents Day falls on Feb. 16, and if this year is like previous ones, expect retailers to host holiday weekend sales. They’ll likely focus on home goods, such as bedding, furniture, mattresses and small kitchen appliances.
Historically, we’ve seen deals across an assortment of retailers, including Best Buy, Lowe’s, Mattress Firm, Serta and more. So what should you expect? In the past, mattress brand Saatva offered savings of up to $500 off Presidents Day purchases and Lowe’s discounted select appliances by up to 35%.
Bonus: National Pizza Day
Does a pizza pie sound more delicious than a heart-shaped box of chocolates? It does to me. Feb. 9 is National Pizza Day, a date dedicated to the universal favorite food. It falls on a Monday this year, which could do you right after a dull work day.
Look for lots of pizza joints to put specials out, especially big chains like Pizza Hut. There ya go. Dinner is planned.
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