COST & ENERGY SAVING TIPS: your car
Hi Folks,
I guess you have noticed that it isn’t getting any cheaper to drive these days. With costs going up on about everything most retirees are scrambling to make ends meet. But there are ways to save, lots of them, we just have to learn what they are and make the effort to apply them in our everyday lives.
Over the next few days I will cover ways you can save money on energy. Most of these ideas won’t be new to you, they are just reminders of ways you can easily keep more of your money for yourself. We’ll start with your automobile. Read more…
Categories: THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: CAR COST SAVINGS, frugal retirement
What Everyone Should Know About Retirement
Hi Folks,
I have a new author for you today, Susan Hollis. Although Susan is primarily directing this article to baby boomers, those of us that are older and those that are younger (young whippersnappers!) can profit from her advice.
I look forward to sharing with you future articles by Susan.
Categories: WISE SENIORS Tags: RETIREMENT LIVING
Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment
Hi Folks,
Those of you that have visited my website very often know that I generally stick to the positive side of retirement and senior living but I am so upset with that bunch in Washington that I may change my website policy. Our elected officials and their hired hands are failing us at every turn but continue to treat themselves like kings and queens.
Take for instance the social security cost of living adjustment:
Categories: INFORMED SENIORS Tags: Social Security cost of living adjustment
Coupons, Couponers, and Couponing
Hi Retirees,
Did you know that you can save a ton of money using coupons when shopping for everyday household items and groceries? You must spend the time to do the searching, clipping and printing but the payback is more than worth it.
I’m not really sure why folks shy away from coupons. People complain about the cost of groceries and household supplies but absolutely refuse to try using coupons. Yet with a little effort they can easily save 25% – 50% on their monthly grocery & household supply purchases.
Categories: THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: couponers, couponing, Coupons
Recovering Your Lost Retirement Funds
Hi Folks,
Did you lose a lot of your retirement savings during the recent economic downturn? Funny that the GOV created stemulus packages for the folks that lost our investments but no stimulus package for the losers!
Well, whatever! It’s still up to us to try to regain as much of our savings as we can. I think the number one key to a timely recovery is with a Certified Financial Planner. And don’t even stop to chat with someone that is not “certified”.
Categories: RETIREMENT INCOME Tags: RETIREMENT INCOME
Spend Time – Save Money
Hi Folks,
I just came in from mowing and edging my lawn. It’s hard work but it’s good exercise, gets me out in the sun and fresh air, and I don’t have to pay someone else to do it. And that’s a good lead-in to todays article – - do it yourself and save. Today’s author, Linda Manley, discusses spending time or spending money.
Would you like to read some of Linda Manley’s other articles we have published? Just click the following links:
http://www.retirement-on-a-budget.com/thrifty-retirement-retire-on-the-cheap.htm
http://www.retirement-on-a-budget.com/retirement-incom-your-time.htm
http://www.retirement-on-a-budget.com/thrifty-retirement-turn-clutter-into-cash.htm
Categories: THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: saving money, THRIFTY SENIORS
Seniors: How to Keep Your Mind Sharp
Hi folks,
A lot of seniors are not going to want to hear this but it seem that playing your grandkids video games is good for your brain!!!
I’ve read several articles recently about senior citizens keeping their mind sharp by playing video games, so appearently there is something to it. My sister-in-law is 83 years old and she has one particular computer game that she plays every day and compares her score with all the others that play it. Not only is she good at this game but she also has one sharp mind.
Categories: HEALTHY SENIORS Tags:
Baby Boomers Find Retirement Money on the Internet
Hi Folks,
Are you considering a second job or a business as a way to fill in your retirement money gap?
More and more retired and about to retire folks are finding a second job or starting their own small business. Cheryl Snider, today’s author, addresses this with an eye to baby boomers but her article is just as relevant to those that are older.
Incidently, I am also publishing this article on my other website, The Extra Income Ezine ( www.extraincomeezine.com ). If you are thinking about finding a second job, starting a small business, or becoming an independent agent come on over to The Extra Income Ezine and see what’s there.
Categories: RETIREMENT INCOME Tags: RETIREMENT INCOME
Save Money – Winterize Your Home Now
Hi Folks,
Here is another informative little article about getting your house ready for winter. There is some good advice here if we will take it.
After I finish this post I’m going to go see what I can do about my clothes dryer vent.
Categories: THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: save money
Save Money & Stay Warm This Winter
Hi Folks,
Here in beautiful Greenville, SC it will be around 85 degrees today. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, however winter is coming and now is the time to prepare for it. Today’s article covers four important steps for you to take now to get your home ready for cold weather.
As winter gets closer I’ll post lots of other reminders of things you can do to get ready for the cold. So stayed tuned 
Categories: WISE SENIORS Tags: Preparing for winter
