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Cut These 7 Expenses to Save Thousands in Retirement

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6. Full-priced items

You are a senior, and one of the best strategies to save some money is to start hunting for sales. Every big retailer has them, and it would be a shame not to take advantage of them. Also, you can visit your local thrift stores and consignment shops, and if you are more tech-savvy, you can also try the online thrifting options.

But if you want to embark on this adventure, you will have to make a plan ahead. Many times, you don’t need the items that are on sale right away, so you will need to have free storage space in your home.

Some nice online options that you can try to buy clothes from are Depop and ThredUp. Also, if you are looking for food or ingredients, Costco and Target are your best friends.

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  1. I am 80 years old and I already use all of the tips except one. I eliminated my cable service but missed my live local stations. I missed GMA live. I added the expensive cable cost.

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