Now Is The Time to Shop For Summer

Yes, it is the end of July, summer is over half through and I am telling you now is the time to hit the stores for your summer items, for next year that is. Take a look at the families closets. How do the summer clothes look? Are they worn out or too small? Will they make it through another season? Start of a list of things that you may need for next summer.

Don't stop with the closets though. Think about other summer items that you may want to buy for next summer. Maybe patio furniture, pool toys or camping equipment are on your "want" list. This is the time to shop for these items.

Retailers are gearing up to move out the summer merchandise. It is back to school time in the retail world and they need room for that merchandise. They are drastically marking down summer merchandise already. Here is where you can save big by buying for next year.

This is not only true for new merchandise. If you are a thrift or consignment store shopper, like I am, you can also enjoy big savings. 50% off of resale items equals very cheap!

Now that you are all excited to hit the stores, a couple of cautions.

1. Don't go crazy. Don't buy something just because it is a good deal. If you don't use it, you just wasted your money. Make your list, and stick to it!
2. It isn't a good deal if you have to use credit to pay for it. Don't ruin your good deals by paying interest on them. Use cash or your checking account. If you don't have anything but credit, you are better off not buying now.

So go, find those deals. Enjoy the savings, but stick with what you need and what you have the budget for.