We are at the half way point of the summer.  Happy August!  Here are the things that you should buy this month.Whenever seasons change, stores want to make room for new inventory. As a result, you can score some great deals as retailers clear the shelves with marked down prices. In August, this means stocking up on summer gear at steep discounts and taking advantage of back-to-school sales.

Here are a few items to pick up.

Storage & Organization Products

As college students head off to school, many retailers put their storage and organization products on sale aimed at this young demographic. So it’s a good time for anyone to pick up boxes, bins and closet items.

A Car

Unless you have your heart set on the very latest model, the end of the summer is one of the best times of the year to buy a car as dealers are motivated to make a good deal in order to make room on the lot for new models which typically arrive in September and October. Dealers make a big marketing push when new models are on the way so pay attention to local radio and tv ads or, if you have a particular car in mind, call the dealership and ask when the new models arrive and make your visit soon before then.

Swimwear

It seems as if swimwear gets more expensive every year. If your sizing stays pretty consistent, consider picking up a cute suit on sale or clearance now and having it all ready to go next summer when suits are back at full price.

Cool down essentials:

Now that the hot weather will be winding down soon, it’s a great time to shop for an AC unit or ceiling fan.