According to "Consumer Reports," here are the five things you should buy this month in NJ, if you're in the market. These items are cheaper now than any other time of the year.

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    Toys

    Why? The the holidays are over. So you might want to do some shopping early if the kids have a birthday coming up soon.

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    Exercise equipment

    Specifically treadmills and elliptical machines. Stores want to clear them out so they can get new ones in.

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    Televisions

    Historically, they're cheaper in January than any other month.

     

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    Winter clothes

    Stores have to start making room for all their spring stuff.

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    Bedding

    Specifically sheets. They're always on sale in January. It dates back to 1878, when the owner of a department store in Philadelphia did it.

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