March deals

Well, it's the beginning of the month... that time when I like to gather tips and tidbits from a variety of sources to help us all save money. Big news for the month: March is the best time to get a deal on a new TV (thank you Real Simple and my daughter's friend who works for a large electronics retailer). Why you ask? Well, it's time to make space for all of the new models that were introduced in January. Second best time to buy a new TV? The day after Thanksgiving.

Others tips for the month? According to bankrate.com, March is the best time to buy windbreakers and raincoats, new luggage, gardening tools and frozen food. There must be a correlation here, but I'm not seeing it yet. In any case, I know a lot of people itching to get out into their gardens. New gardening tools might make Spring and Summer seem that much closer. New luggage might mean you just have to get away for a weekend. Even a local Inn would be a nice change of pace. All the better if you can save some cash when treating yourself.

And, finally, not so much a savings tip, but a reminder: we spring forward this weekend (for daylight savings time). I don't know about you, but I use this weekend's clock-changing chore as a reminder to replace batteries in all of my smoke detectors. I hope you do the same.

Happy March!

-reenie