🛒 Best Things to Buy in December 2025 (AARP Article)

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FROM THE ARTICLE.

You still have time before the holidays to score great deals on apparel, electronics, gift cards and more.

By Cameron Huddleston, AARP. Published December 01, 2025.

If you missed the Black Friday sales in November or still have holiday shopping to do, don’t despair. You can find deals on a range of items in December.

“We always remind shoppers that December isn’t a cooldown month,” says Stephanie Carls, a retail analyst at coupon and cash-back offers website RetailMeNot. “It’s the last big push of the retail year, and there are still plenty of chances to save if you know where to look.”

Starting Dec. 1, many online retailers will offer deep discounts for Cyber Monday, with some sales running through the entire week. Then retailers shift to year-end savings events and after-Christmas sales. “Once the gifting rush ends, stores need to clear shelf space fast,” Carls says.

Don’t overlook opportunities to stack deals. “Combining store coupons, cash-back offers and clearance pricing can turn a good deal into a great one,” she says.

As you make your shopping list and check it twice, keep an eye out for deals on these types of products this month.

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