Retirement is supposed to mean less stress, not more surprise expenses. Between rising utility bills, unpredictable weather and the ongoing cost of maintaining a home, small upgrades can make a huge difference.
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These smart buys from Lowe’s focus on saving money and making everyday life easier without blowing a fixed income.
WEN Portable Power Station
- Price: $188.15
Power outages get expensive fast. They can mean spoiled food, medical equipment disruptions and emergency hotel stays.
This portable power station is like an insurance policy in a box. A portable power station can keep essentials like phones, lamps, medical devices and small appliances running during outages — all without the gas, noise or complicated setup of a big gas-powered generator. It’s lightweight enough to store without turning your garage into a hazard zone.
Although the price isn’t exactly a bargain, one storm could justify the investment.
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Google Nest Thermostat With Wi-Fi Compatibility
- Price: $129.99
Heating and cooling are some of the biggest expenses in retirement, and this thermostat can help you cut that bill. The Google Nest thermostat learns your schedule, adjusts temperatures when you’re away or asleep, and can cut energy usage without sacrificing comfort. You can also control it from your phone, so no more heating or cooling an empty house.
It’s one of those smart house upgrades that just makes sense.
iSpring Reverse Osmosis Filtration System
- Price: $198.77 (regularly $234.99)
Buying cases of bottled water can feel like flushing money down the drain. Instead, you could have an in-home filtration system that delivers crisp-tasting water on demand and eliminates the need for expensive cases from the store.
The iSpring reverse osmosis filtration system removes up to 99% of contaminants and fits right under your sink. No more lugging in heavy cases of water from the store. Your back and your budget both win.
SentrySafe Fireproof Waterproof Chest Safe
- Price: $59.98 (regularly $65.99)
Losing important documents like titles, insurance papers and wills means unexpected replacement costs and unnecessary headaches. By keeping everything safely locked away in a fireproof and waterproof SentrySafe, you’ll keep your valuables secure against theft, damage or misplacement. It’s a small up-front investment that can prevent major financial headaches down the road.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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