By Rebecca Lake CreditCards.com
Start early and benefit from summer deals and rewards card bonuses
When the dog days of summer set in, the holiday season may be the last thing on your mind. But it’s not too early to begin making your holiday shopping list and checking it twice.
In 2017, 12 percent of shoppers got a head start on the holidays in summer, according to a RetailMeNot survey. Retailers have taken notice and the holiday sales seem to roll out earlier and earlier each year.
Being the early bird could pay off if you’re using your cash back or rewards credit cardto stock up on gifts for the holiday season.
Here’s how to leverage your credit card to take advantage of summer sales for the holidays, in between lounging around the pool and planning a family vacation.
Mark your calendar for specific sales
You may know exactly what you want to buy for the people on your list, but some things prove to be better bargains in summer than others.
When planning your holiday shopping, it helps to know what the hottest sale items are for each month – and what you’re better off waiting to buy.
Here’s a quick glance at the best deals for summer.
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