Sale signs are displayed at a home decor store in Northbrook, Ill., on Saturday, March 13, 2021. If you need to make a big purchase this year, such as an appliance or piece of furniture, consider your timing: Buying on certain weekends or other periods known for discounts can lead to significant savings, which is especially valuable given current inflation rates. AP Photo/ Nam Y. Huh, File
Kimberly Palmer of NerdWallet When Brandy Baxter needed to replace her home’s entire heating and air conditioning system several years ago, she asked contractors if…
