Learnvest: What to buy in October

I'm re-posting part of Learnvest's article on October Financial To-Dos. If you are interested in making any big purchases in appliances or clothing, now is the time to do it as Columbus day approaches and merchants are trying to sell-off old material to make room for new stuff.

Keep it Fresh: Make Your Clothes Last Longer

Contrary to what American media says, you really only need to choose several sets of work clothes and casual clothes that can be mixed and matched to create a varied, fashionable wardrobe. Along with the initial cost of purchasing a clothing item, there's the costs of upkeep, such as dry-cleaning, laundering, and ironing. These are all water, electricity, and time-intensive, so the best thing to do be more efficient with the clothes you already have.

  
The "Ultimate Guide To Getting The Most Out Of Your Clothes" is one of the most popular articles at the Learnvest.com. I have included it here, because it does such a great job of summing up what to do with different types of clothing.