As a retiree living on a fixed income, you have to be careful about what you buy.
That’s where Costco comes in. Larger quantities often means lower per-unit costs. Check out these buys for April that are not only useful but will also help you stay within budget.
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Bellevue Embossed Glass Candles
- Price: $19.97
Just like everything else, candles are expensive these days. The price of this four-pack of Bellevue embossed glass candles makes it easier to justify the purchase on a fixed income. At less than $5 per 12-ounce candle, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better deal. These candles from Costco, which have a 48-hour burn time, are made of a premium soy wax blend that contains pure essential oil blends.
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Vera Bradley Women’s Cotton Sleep Shirts
- Price: $19.99
Spring is here and summer is on the way, which calls for cooler sleeping attire. Get two sleep shirts for the price of one with a two-pack of Vera Bradley women’s cotton sleep shirts. The shirts come in blue or purple options and are available at Costco in sizes small through XXL.
Saltworks Ultra Epsom Unscented Bath Salt
- Price: $22.99
Saltworks epsom unscented bath salt is a premium bath salt that’s about 44% less than the regular price of $40.80. Hailed as a cure-all, use it to soak tired, aching muscles, relieve swollen insect bites or draw out splinters. Also use it as a plant food to stimulate a greener, lusher appearance.
Osteo Bi-Flex Ease With UC-II Collagen
- Price: $23.99 (originally $29.99)
The older you get, the more joint function and joint mobility can impact your lifestyle. Retirees on a fixed budget can save big on Osteo Bi-Flex ease with UC-II collagen at just 34 cents per tablet. After seven days of supplementing, users experienced improved joint comfort. You have up to through May 3 to save $6.
Design Optics by Foster Grant Metal Geo Style Reading Glasses
- Price: $19.99
Reading glasses have a way of disappearing, so why not keep some backups on hand? A three-pack of Design Optics by Foster Grant metal geo style reading glasses retails for $19.99 or less than $7 each. The readers are available in various lens power strengths.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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