Worst time to buy something is when you need it

If your coffee machine broke today, you would probably go out and buy one right away. You likely would not do any comparison shopping, or look for a deal. The odds of your coffee machine breaking when Kohl's is having the lowest price of the year sale is extremely low. Wouldn't it be great if you had one waiting in the wings that you got on sale when yours broke?

When the weatherman predicts a blizzard, you won't find many good deals on a snow blower. However, you might find a great deal at a spring garage sale. So, it turns out the best time to buy something is when you don't need it. This philosophy isn't to be confused with buying things you don't need. But rather buying a needed item at an "unneeded" time.

If you know that your kids need new shoes every 6 months, think about buying a size larger when you see a good sale. If you know that your lawn mower won't last much longer, start looking on Craigslist to see if you can pick up a good deal. Try and anticipate your needs. And always remember, the best time to buy something is when you don't need it.