The best month of the year to buy everything

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Smart shopping can save you a bunch in the long run.

Timing is everything.

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"There really is a best time to do just about anything and everything, and that's especially true when it comes to buying things," writes Mark Di Vincenzo in his book, "Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon."

If you're looking to cut back on expenses or score some deals, don't just consider where you're shopping - consider when you're shopping.

Using tips from Di Vincenzo, along with time-tested advice from sources like DealNews and Mint, we highlighted the best times to buy just about everything, broken down by month.

Megan Durisin contributed to an earlier version of this post.

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