Here’s five things to pick up in July because they’re cheaper right now: butter, paint, suits, furniture, and big appliances. Here’s why:

Learnvest says to pick up these items in June and July.

BUTTER
There’s a boost in butter production in June and July. Guess it moves in conjunction with corn on the cob consumption. You can stock up on butter and then freeze it. It’ll be good for up to half a year.

PAINT
Who the hell wants to pain outside in this heat? Nobody, which is why it’s so cheap right now. Luckily most big box hardware stores are air conditioned, so drive up and grab your cans.

SUITS
Retailers are clearing out their inventory for the fall, keep an eye out for sales and discounts.

FURNITURE
Same as above, except that you sit on the results instead of wear them.

BIG APPLIANCES
Demand usually spikes before a big holiday weekend, similar to big screen TVs and the Super Bowl, and then drops off. The best time to buy is usually right after one of these weekends, like the recent 4th of July!

Your July Financial To-Dos [Learnvest]

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