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SMART SHOPPING TO SAVE

With prices of almost everything seeming to be on the rise, it's no wonder many Canadians are looking for ways to save a few dollars here and there. One thing you can do is to purchase items when they're on sale or in season. For instance, September is a great time to purchase summer clothes as they're likely on clearance while stores try to make room for fall and winter inventory. Other summer related items may be on clearance as well - items like bicycles, lawn furniture, camping gear, grills and the like will be discounted so check out your favourite stores to see what stock and deals they are offering. Seasonal produce is often discounted in the month of September when it's aptly available - apples, squash, eggplant and beans are just

a few of the ingredients you can save some money on. Shopping and meal planning based on what's in season is a trend many are picking up on. Knowing that fruit like strawberries and grapes, for example, will cost way more in the winter what they would in summer is key to balancing a grocery budget. Try not to purchase electronics, small home appliances and toys in the fall as Black Friday sales have moved into Canada and these are often the most discounted items. Unless it's a necessity, try to hold off until the end of November. On the other hand, new iPhones are released in September so the older models are often discounted if you're not too worried about not having the latest model.

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