A new month means new ways to save money and find deals. That’s why Rossen Reports is sharing do’s and don’ts for what to buy this October.Do: Shop end-of-season apparelWinter is coming, so expect to see lighter layers and end-of-season apparel on clearance racks as stores look to stock new inventory.Do: Shop HalloweenDid you notice Halloween gear hit store shelves early this year? Summerween was a big trend, with retailers hoping you would spend more, earlier. The closer we get to Halloween, the deeper discounts you’ll see as those retailers look to clear out their inventory. Do: Shop exclusive dealsSeveral sales holidays are returning this month. Target’s Circle Week runs October 6th – 12th, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days runs on October 8-9, and Walmart is running an early holiday sale on October 8 through October 13.Don’t: Buy electronicsItems like TVs, laptops, and smartwatches will typically have better deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Wait until these sales roll out for the best prices.Have a question for Jeff Rossen? He’s answering your consumer questions every Friday in the new segment "Rossen Responds." Email your questions to him at RossenResponds@hearst.com. Want bonus content and exclusive deals? Make sure to sign up for our free newsletter at RossenReports.com.