"," Arthur replied. "The new fall styles arrive in September. So, during the dog days of summer, prices plummet to clear the floor. August is particularly fantastic because it coincides with Labor Day clearance sales."

Leo looked around his empty apartment that evening and smiled. He realized he didn't need to buy everything at once. He decided to wait until the July clearance to get his dream sofa, using a cheap floor cushion in the meantime.

"Not necessarily," Arthur chuckled. "If you can't wait for the big clearance months, you aim for the major holiday weekends. Presidents' Day in February, Memorial Day in May, Independence Day in July, and Labor Day in September. They always bring massive blowout events."

Leo sat on the floor of his empty apartment. His living room was a cavern of echo and dust. He needed a sofa, but his bank account was still recovering from the security deposit.

Arthur smiled, adjusting his glasses. "Furniture buying is all about the retail calendar, Leo. Let me tell you the secret of the two golden windows."

"The first golden window is ," Arthur said, holding up two fingers. "Retailers are desperate to clear out the previous year's styles before the spring collections arrive in March. Plus, they want to capture those New Year's resolution shoppers." Leo nodded, making a mental note. "And the second window?"