Barry Ritholtz of The Big Picture fame posted the article linked below on his personal blog Essays & Effluvia.  Barry is a leading economist, and his economic discussions are quite good.  But, his personal stuff also is worth reading (every so often). 

essays & effluvia: The Cheapest Days to Buy Certain Items

Some of these hints I have heard before, but others such as the best time to buy gasoline or to buy clothing were very revealing.

Enjoy.  Thanks Barry.

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