Smart household savings start in the laundry room
Hi Folks,
We just returned from a great trip to Boone, NC, with my senior’s group.
We toured Samaritans Purse, http://www.samaritanspurse.org/, ate a very special meal at Dan’l Boone Inn, http://www.danlbooneinn.com/, (a real feast served country style), and took in one of the country’s finest outdoor dramas, Horne In The West. We also visited the original Mast General Store, http://www.mastgeneralstore.com/valle_crucis.cfm, (established in 1883) in Valle Crucis, NC.
For a wonderful and inexpensive vacation (especially if you travel with a group) I recommend Boone, NC and North Carolina’s High Country.
Categories: THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: SAVING MONEY ON LAUNDRY
Retirees Living on Social Security
Hi Folks,
I receive more visitors to this blog from people searching the keywords “Living on Social Security” than any other keyword. This surely tells us that many retirees are struggling to make ends meet.
The following article by Samantha Asher discusses living on Social Security. If you have not retired, listen to her advice. If you are retired and having difficulty making your money stretch to the end of the month we will explore ways of making it go farther and ways of adding to it in future posts.
Categories: RETIREMENT LIVING, THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: frugal retirement, living on social security
Saving Money on Food
Hi Folks,
I’ve just returned from running a few errands and picking up a couple items from the bread store. I bought a loaf of whole grain bread and a package of bagels for the grand total of $3.00.
I’ve mentioned before that you should check to see if there is a bakery outlet in your city. If there is one you can save a lot on your bread purchases. The outlet nearest me sells Arnolds and Thomas as well as other brands. Bread and pastry items this outlet sells are fresh and never out of date so why should I pay $3.50 – $3.85 for a loaf of whole grain bread that I can buy for $1.50.
Categories: THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: FRUGAL LIVING, frugal retirement
Simple Car Maintenance Tips
| Hi Folks,
Want to save money? Then keep your cars in good repair. Some folks think that if they postpone maintenance of their automobile they are saving money. Truth is if they don’t keep their cars repaired and well maintained, it will cost them more later. Remember the old expression, “Pay me now or pay me later”. The following article covers some basic car maintenance tips. These are definitely a good place to start on saving money on your car maintenance. |
Categories: THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: car maintenance tips
Cutting the Cost of Cooling Your Home
Hi Folks,
Summer and hot weather are on their way. You can almost hear your electric meter whirling as the air conditioner works hard to keep your home cool. So it’s time to revisit some tried and true methods of cutting the cost of cooling your home this summer. These tips really work so put them to work for you this summer.
Woody
Categories: THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: energy saving ideas
Saving Money on Bills
Hi Folks,
I am always looking for ways to save a little extra money. I know that when I don’t overspend on one item I’ll have more money to spend on something else. Lots of folks do without things they need or which would make a life easier just because they are overspending on other items.
The following article by Marilyn Katz offers some suggestions for easy places to look for savings.
Categories: THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: Saving money on bills
Buying Clothing on a Budget
Hi Folks,
I cannot remember the last time my wife paid full price for her clothing. She has a closet (actually two closets) full of very nice clothing and shoes for which she paid a fraction of the retail price. And the fun part for her in getting great clothing at great prices is the “hunt”.
Most retired folks have to budget for everything but that doesn’t mean you have to do without. But you do have to be a good “hunter” like my wife. The following article tells of some places to begin your hunt.
Categories: THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: Saving money on clothing
Secure Retirement Income?
Hi Folks,
Many visitors arrive at my blog when they type ”living on Social Security” in their browser. This generally tells me that these folks are considering retirement but know they do not have enough retirement income to live on (other than Social Security) or they have already retired and are dependent only 0n Social Security.
If either of these situations describe you, then the following article is for you.
Categories: THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: living on social security
Conserving Energy
Hi Folks,
People living in industrialized countries have grown so accustomed to a plentiful supply of relatively cheap energy that we pretty much take it for granted. We seem to only pay attention to our use of energy when we find ourselves having to cut costs due to job loss, additional expenses, retirement, etc. Fortunately we are becoming more aware of the importance of conserving energy. We are learning that our resources are not unlimited and that their use is causing harm not only to our cities but to our world. So, whether you want to conserve energy to save money, help save our environment or both, the following are some areas where you can begin.
I hope you are having a nice day,
Woody
Categories: THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: cost & energy saving tips
Teaching Your Kids & Grandkids About Saving Energy
Hi Folks,
Most of you reading this blog are seniors so this article on saving energy for kids is not specifically directed to you but there are many things you can do to help teach your grandkids and the neighbors children about saving energy. One is to print this article and pass it along to their parents.
It is very important that we all learn how to conserve energy and it is very important to teach it to our children.
Categories: THRIFTY SENIORS Tags: energy saving tips, THRIFTY SENIOR
