Consumer Reports

Prior planning and the art of negotiation could make this holiday a lot less expensive.

Summer is on the way and items that you really need, or simply, really want can be found at lower prices. You just need to start looking.

March is a great month to purchase items for spring cleaning, yard sprucing, and getting a jump on staying warm next winter.

February is a great time to save on items to keep winter snow & cold at bay, and on tech and home comfort items too.

When looking for items to make your home a more comfortable place to spend a lot of time- -January is a good month to buy them, for less money.

Who says giving an appliance for Christmas is a no-no? If it's something your significant other wants, why not?

Unfortunately, we're actually going to have to plan ahead this year. Way ahead!

It is a happy coincidence when the holiday shopping converges with holiday savings, isn't it?

With much colder weather coming, now is a good time to get items that can make the transition easier and more comfortable.

Only you can decide whether you'll go to a salon right now, but following some of these suggestions may make you feel better if you choose to.