When it comes to fixing your already fixed budget, you’re going to really have to tighten the screws on your spending habits in this economy. One of the best ways to free up some wiggle room in your monthly expenses is to put some hyper-focus on what essentials you are putting in your cart and just where you are picking them up.
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Walmart has become a safe-haven investment for shoppers seeking quality groceries and household items without spending their entire paychecks. This holds doubly true for retirees who have to nickel-and-dime every purchase to stay within their fixed-income budgets in hopes of not blowing their entire nest eggs in just a few years. To help with this, GOBankingRates has found four must-haves you can get on your list, all without spending more than $25.
Oral-B Dental Floss Picks
- Price: $4.16
Be true to your teeth, or they’ll be false to you. In other words, the daily maintenance you can put into your oral hygiene can help keep your teeth and gums healthy, and potentially even stave off expensive dental procedures in retirement. These Oral-B Glide mint dental floss picks are a great addition to your routine, and for under $5, you can get a 75-pack.
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Dove Crumbl Limited Edition Liquid Hand Soap
- Price: $2.97 (regularly $3.97)
If you love a collaboration, then now you can have your cake, or rather, your cookie, and eat it too. Or at least wash your hands with fun new scents based on popular Crumbl cookie flavors like this Dove key lime pie hand wash. Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t clean up on some fun and affordable Walmart items.
Starbucks Refreshers Concentrate
- Price: $9.97
Just because you’re retired or on a tight budget in general doesn’t mean you have to give up your morning beverage routine. That’s where Starbucks’ Refresher line comes in, with flavors like strawberry acai, mango dragonfruit and lime watermelon.
These concentrates are a great way to stretch your buck and the shelf life of real fruit juice. All you have to do is fill your glass with ice, pour the concentrate and add water or any of your favorite mixers to get at least five vibrant Starbucks-inspired cold drinks per bottle.
Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt Magnesium Soak
- Price: $5.87
A lot is happening in the world right now that impacts everything from your finances to your health. Take care of yourself while saving money and dip into a nice, long bath infused with Dr. Teal’s epsom salt magnesium soak in strawberry serenade.
For under $6, you get 3 pounds of pure Epsom salt to help with aches and pains, relax your body and reduce stress. Grab this one now, as it’s a limited-edition scent filled with juicy strawberry, bright citrusy orange and herbaceous basil aromatics.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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