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October Shopping Tips

Fall savings extend from cheap airfare tickets to camping gear

October sales This month, look for (and selection) on cookware, kitchen supplies and toys. It's a to buy large appliances (new models arrive and retailers discount remaining inventory). Also expect big markdowns on jeans, lingerie and , including air conditioners, grills and camping gear. Erik Dreyer/Getty Images Save money by flying into a smaller or secondary airport. Cheaper tickets When hunting down , consider but also the airport. A study by Cheapflights.com finds that the are often at secondary airports, many of them just an hour or so drive from their larger metropolitan counterparts. For instance, flights to Palm Beach, Fla., from Chicago Midway Airport this month are about $50 cheaper than flying from Chicago O'Hare. Urban discounts at a dealer? Try a lot in a big metro area, suggests a new study by CarGurus.com, a website. Small-town and rural dealers tend to have little competition and low inventory, so prices creep up. With more of both, lots in big cities and suburbs within a 50-mile radius listed similar used cars for $345 lower on average. Sid Kirchheimer writes about consumer affairs. Also of interest: Visit the for great deals and tips on keeping healthy and sharp. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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