Best Deals of the Month: Where to Find the Biggest Discounts

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It’s finally September, which means pumpkin spice, colder weather, and some fantastic sales. “A lot of stores use Labor Day sales as a semi-annual sale, but it’s also the end of summer,” Sarah Jankowski, director of user growth and integrated marketing at Shopkick, tells AARP . “You’ll see some really big deals and offers this month.” Here’s where you can find the biggest discounts on electronics, back-to-school gear, and more.

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Summer clothing will be deeply discounted in September, with stores getting rid of their warm-weather inventory. “When it comes to summer clothing, we see both the bigger and the smaller stores trying to clear their shelves this month,” NerdWallet consumer expert Kimberly Palmer tells AARP. “The inventory is a bit picked over, but if you can be flexible on color or size, you’ll get the best deals.”

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Now is a great time to stock up on baby gear. “Retailers are starting to receive their shipments for the holidays and they need to clear out older inventory,” Rakuten shopping trend advisor Bella Gerard tells AARP. “You’ll see major promotions in children and baby’s items.”,

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Get a great deal on a TV this month—and don’t feel restricted to name brands. “I find that people often way overpay for flat screens because they think they are hurting themselves if they buy a brand they don’t know much about,” says Clark Howard of Clarke.com . “But the reality is you hurt yourself more if you pay more for a TV since, as prices drop, screen size gets larger and capability gets better. So you’re best off going down on brand and up on screen size, or down on brand, keep the same screen size and then keep more money in your pocket.”

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Need a new fridge or dishwasher? September is an excellent month for appliance sales. “Whether you’re looking to upgrade your appliances for a kitchen renovation or suddenly find yourself in need of a new oven, September is an excellent time to be on the lookout for sales,” says Consumer Reports.

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Stores tend to stop prices in September as the travel season winds down. And don’t forget travel deals! “Airfares are going to be much better this fall than they’ve been in recent years. You’re going to see a lot of bargains and you want to grab those if you can afford it and not go into debt doing it,” Howard says. “Book a hotel room you can cancel up to a few days before your travel and re-shop a month or a week out and you’ll often find you can lower that price by re-shopping.”

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Apple usually announces new models in September, which typically drives the price down on older iPhones. “As long as you’re buying from a reputable retailer that’s offering a warranty, and you know it’s been repaired and restored, you could see much deeper discounts,” budgeting expert Andrea Woroch tells AARP.