4 Best Things to Buy in May

When working on your monthly budget, it’s important to not only plan how you’ll spend your money on the items you need, but when. Specific items — whether it’s food, furniture or electronics — go on sale during certain times of the year, and knowing these dates can help you save money year round.

Here’s What You Should Buy in May

May is the precursor to warm weather and summer celebrations, like backyard barbecues and graduations, and it might be your last chance to stock up on the items you’ll use most in the coming months. It’s also the month when retailers are clearing out older inventory to make room for summer stock, which means you can score discounts on certain items, including:

1. Mattresses

In May, retailers are preparing to get in new stock by getting rid of what they have. Manufacturers will allow retailers plenty of time to make room, so the whole month is full of discounts. This goes for box springs as well. When it comes to mattresses, buying last season’s model isn’t going to matter much, so take advantage of slashed prices on the slightly older ones.

2. Vacuum Cleaners

June is generally when new models hit the shelves, so retailers have to clear out existing inventory to make room. Again, a vacuum from January will be just as good as the one coming out in June, but significantly less expensive if you buy it in May. Even better, you can save money in time for spring cleaning.

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3. Party, Picnic and BBQ Supplies

Summer means picnics, graduation parties and other outdoor celebrations, so the months leading up to this season are the perfect time to buy what you’ll eventually need. If you regularly grill during the summer or know you’ll be hosting a party, stock up in May on everything from paper plates to charcoal and save on the upcoming festivities.

4. Patio Furniture

For the same reasons above, May is also a good time to redecorate your outdoor areas with new furniture. It isn’t quite time to spend afternoons in the backyard, so patio furniture should be discounted until it is.

This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: 4 Best Things to Buy in May

This article by Casey Bond first appeared on GoBankingRates.com and was distributed by the Personal Finance Syndication Network.