This could be the year that you shop with purpose and save more money.
Here are our recommendations for what to buy — and skip — in January 2020.
Buy: Christmas decorations. The period after Christmas has long been the best time to buy Christmas decorations.
You may scoop up some post-Christmas deals on Dec. 26, but come Jan. 1, there will still be a handful of artificial trees, red ornaments and shiny wrapping paper spilling into store clearance aisles. Stock up on holiday closeouts if you have space to store extra tinsel until next December.
Skip: Toys. Toys were hot during the holidays, but with Christmas over, January likely won't see many worthwhile toy deals. The good news is, your little ones are probably set for awhile with all of their December gifts.
Buy: TVs. The end of football season marks the beginning of television deals, as retailers help shoppers prep for viewing parties. The Super Bowl is slated for Feb. 2, and we expect retailers will kick off sales at the end of January, making it an excellent time to score a bargain.
Traditionally, major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target and others discount a wide variety of TVs in assorted brands and sizes before the big game. Look for similar savings again in 2020.
Skip: Mattresses. Great deals on mattresses happen in February when Presidents' Day sales bring discounts. For instance, in 2019, Mattress Firm offered a free adjustable base with a qualifying mattress purchase of $599 or more. Nectar Sleep gave $125 off, plus two free pillows, with purchase of a Nectar mattress.