Every month there are certain items that are either at their priciest or marked down. We put together a list of the best things to buy in February so that you don’t have to overpay for them in the future.
Televisions:
Believe it or not, televisions are at their lowest prices in February, especially right after the Super Bowl. Post-Super Bowl sales can be found at almost every electronic store. This is also the time of year where stores like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart are pushing out their older models to make room for newer ones.
Winter Clothing:
While February is still relatively cold, retailers are preparing for the spring. With that being said, the prices of winter clothing are usually marked down to as high as 80% during this time of the year. Now is the perfect time to stock up on warm clothes for the rest of the winter as well as for next year.
Travel:
February is a pretty slow traveling month, so now is a good time to get away if you can. Because there aren’t many people traveling at this time, hotels and flights are lowering their prices to gain more customers. Visit sites like Hotels.com, Travelocity.com, and Hotwire.com to find great deals on travel while also earning cash back.
Mattresses:
President’s Day is celebrated in February, which brings in a ton of sales. Some of the most popular are sales on mattresses. Mattresses are usually fairly expensive, especially when searching for quality and longevity. However, President’s Day weekend allows customers to save hundreds of dollars. Check out stores like Sleepy’s, Macy’s, and Sears to find the best mattress deals.
Gas Grills:
Outdoor grilling isn’t very popular in the winter time, which is exactly why now is the perfect time to buy a new gas grill. Instead of waiting until the summer to buy this new equipment when it’s at high demand, get it now while it is more reasonably priced.
Tax Prep Software:
Now that we are in tax season, tax prep software is usually cheaper. If you want to save money by doing taxes yourself instead of paying someone to do it for you, purchase your own tax prep software such as TaxAct or TurboTax. Just make sure you aren’t in over your head if you’re doing your own taxes – and consult a professional if you need to.
Candy and Flowers:
If you wait until after Valentine’s Day, you’ll find that candy and flowers have been marked down significantly. Retailers are trying to get rid of items that are still on the shelves after February 15, so they make them as cheap as possible. Fragrances and jewelry will also be lower in price late this month for the same reason.
Here are some of our deals that will save you even more during this month:
- Lord & Taylor:20% off almost all regular-priced and sale items with coupon code LTLOVE, plus get 6% cash back,
- Kmart: 10% off $75+ order and free shipping with coupon code KMART10PSAVINGS, plus get 2% cash back
- Kohl's: 15% off $100+ order with coupon code CATCH15OFF, plus get 3.3% cash back
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Free shipping on TV’s and cameras, plus 3.1% cash back
- Overstock.com: Extra 20% off jewelry and watches, plus get 5% cash back
- JCPenney: 15% off sitewide and free shipping with coupon code AFFSHOP1, plus get 3% cash back