When you are a retiree, you need to make sure that every dollar spent counts. That’s because you are probably living on a fixed income and your budget is set for each month, so whatever you buy needs to be absolutely necessary or help you save a few bucks in the process.
Luckily, that’s where Dollar Tree comes in: retirees can purchase quality products for themselves that actually allows them to keep some green in the bank.
Here are Dollar Tree buys that help retirees save money.
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Hand Wipes
- Price: $1.25
Just because you are retired, doesn’t mean you can’t get your hands dirty. Retirees who pick up a 40-count pack of Biopure anti-bacterial hand wipes are likely to save money on anything that might help prevent them from getting them sick, including flu and cold medications, as well as any doctor’s bills that might come with an illness. Thanks to Dollar Tree retirees can stay physically and financially healthy.
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Cake Container
- Price: $1.50
For any retiree who is hoping to do a lot of sweet treat baking in their post-work years, a cake container is an absolute must-have. The Surefresh reusable plastic cake container with lid at Dollar Tree is only $1.50, freezer safe and can be used over and over for delivering cakes to parties, get-togethers and picnics with your friends and family. No need to buy disposable containers over and over thanks to your favorite discount retailer.
Cordless Screwdriver
- Price: $7
Being retired from your job doesn’t mean you are out of work. There’s plenty of home projects to take care of and if you are a DIY retiree, you can save money by fixing and building things yourself. Make sure to pick up the Tool Bench’s 4-volt rechargeable cordless screwdriver, complete with 12 attachments, for just $7 at Dollar Tree. Not only will you save on hiring a handy man, you’ll also not have to spend extra on batteries.
Laundry Detergent
- Price: $10
Doing laundry is a chore, but having to do multiple loads with bleach in one and another fabric softener in another is not only a hassle, it’s also not cost effective. Luckily, retirees who want to make sure their laundry is done right the first time can pick up a 117 fluid ounce bottle of Tide all-in-one refreshing breeze laundry detergent from Dollar Tree for only $10.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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