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Frugal Living Tips for Seniors To Take Advantage Of

frugal living tips for seniors If you want to save money, you will love these frugal living tips for seniors – many of which are also helpful at any age as well!

Growing older is no excuse to start throwing your money away! As we age, it becomes increasingly important to start saving money and being more frugal with our purchases.

After all, usually you’re working less – or not at all –  so we only have our savings and retirement fund to live off. With this in mind, it’s important to find ways to spend less and save more money, hence why many seniors adopt frugal practices.

Frugal Living Tips for Seniors To Take Advantage Of

As you might know, I’m a bestselling author and happiness researcher. I wrote a book called Happy Habits.

In my research, I learned that stretching yourself out of your comfort zone can boost your happiness and give you a feeling of fulfillment.

Plus I also learned that money doesn’t bring as much happiness as we think. Spending time with loved ones or doing our signature strengths bring far more joy than spending cash.  I recommend you keep this in mind when you try to develop thriftier spending habits!

So, how do you create money saving habits?

In this post, I’m going to share some of the top frugal living tips that seniors can take advantage of. Even if you’re not a senior, you could probably make use of some of the tips you find here.

1. Make your frugality a challenge

frugal living money seniorsFrugality can be really boring at times. Sure, it helps you save money and it teaches you to get the most value out of your purchases. However, if you really want to embrace frugality as a lifestyle choice, you need to start turning it into a challenge.

It takes a while to wire your brain to see frugality as a challenge, but once you do, it can be a lot more fun and enjoyable.

For example…

You might love the idea of getting a bargain and thereby actively hunt for it as a way to have fun and enjoy spending. If you’re able to adopt this kind of mentality, it’ll make being frugal a lot more fun and motivational.

2. Take advantage of senior discounts

senior frugal living moneyThere are many stores and services that offer discounts if you’re a senior. You can look at a senior discount site or you can ask in-store if they offer discounts for people over a certain age.

This is a great option if you’re looking to take advantage of your age as a way to save money.

Just keep in mind that there could be certain limitations to what you can save.

3. Withdraw only when you need it

You probably have a limited pool of funds to withdraw from once you retire. So make sure you only withdraw when you absolutely need it.

Try to set yourself a limit every week or month so that you don’t withdraw too much at a single time. Consider shredding your ATM card, so you can only use whatever cash you have on you. Or keep only one credit card, so you can be as aware as possible of the exact amount of money you spend each month.

4. Plan ahead for your housing

Plan ahead for what you’re going to do with your housing options.

  • Are you going to look at nursing homes to move into?
  • Or will you stay in your current house?
  • Should you consider selling your home and downscaling?
  • Or will you hand it down to your children?

There are lots of options to consider in terms of housing. So try to plan ahead.

5. Use more public transportation

driving car trafficPublic transportation is a fantastic way to save money if you’re a senior.

There are often huge discounts for people that are above a certain age.

So make sure you look at the various plans and schemes available.

If you’re unsure, you could consider speaking to your local council to see if there are any government incentives to help you save money.

6. Don’t forget to manage your debt

It’s also a good idea to keep debt management tips in mind if you’re still paying off your home or have other debts to worry about.

Money issues can be extremely stressful when you’re retired, so it’s always a good idea to manage your debt carefully.

Make sure you don’t spend too much money so that you can always make minimum payments. Ideally, you’ll want to pay off your debts faster by going above your minimum whenever possible.

7. Diversify your palette

reduce back painAn interesting way to save money when you’re a senior is to actually try out new foods.

This sounds like a strange tip, but the idea is that you can look for cheaper ways to enjoy a good meal if you’re more open to trying different things.

It can be easy to stick to the same kinds of foods because it’s just what you’re used to.

However, if you’re willing to try new things, you might discover lower-cost options that will keep you fed and happy with your meals. (Just make sure that you’re eating healthy food!)

8. Learn more about technology

It’s important to start learning about technology as a senior, especially if you aren’t accustomed to things such as smartphones and laptops. Using technology is a great way to save money (and time) with online deals.

Plus you should explore online to find a range of inexpensive ways to keep yourself entertained with games, movies and books you can enjoy from your computer or smartphone.

9. Stay healthy by working out on a regular basis

exercise healthy habitRemember to exercise on a regular basis to keep your body healthy.

If your body is in good condition then it means you’re less likely to be admitted to hospital in the future for something like a fall, muscle problems or joint issues.

The results? You’ll wind up with lower medical bills and more savings.

Seniors tend to experience mobility issues and other health concerns. Hence, choosing excellent quality mobility solutions, such as investing in the right walkers for seniors, is a must to improve quality of life. 

In this way, older adults can move with ease and even perform a range of motion, passive, and other forms of exercise with confidence. Without the proper assistive devices, seniors tend to resist exercising. 

Lack of movement will result in the development of more disease complications. In addition, the socialization and mental health of older people are affected by mobility restrictions, resulting in isolation and depression. 

Aside from assistive devices, investing in home gym equipment like dumbbells and exercise balls is a good idea. Seniors don’t have time to visit the gym to exercise because of health and mobility issues. 

There’s also a threat of contracting coronavirus and other infection-causing microorganisms in public gyms. So, having your own exercise equipment at home is a practical solution to staying fit and healthy.   

Before and after exercise, seniors should eat nutritious foods and drink healthy beverages to increase energy. You can cook or prepare your meals or take advantage of meal delivery services. 

You should make sure that you order healthy foods from reputable sellers. For instance, you can deal with meal delivery companies offering organic food recipes as a healthy option.

If you need support to work out more and eat more healthfully, check out some of my health tools here.

10. Consider teaching yourself new skills

learn senior health The idea of learning a new skill as a senior can be a little scary, but it’s a great way to save money if you learn skills that can help you be more frugal.

For example..

  • You can learn new cooking skills which will help yo spend less money on takeout food and restaurants.
  • Or you can learn a few DIY skills which can help you save money on clothes or repairs around the home.
  • You can also learn some personal development skills – like how to improve communication or reduce anxiety.  I offer a range of online life-improving video courses here.

11. Dig through your stuff and find things to sell

reading good bookYou’ve probably accumulated a rather large collection of goods throughout your life.

Now would be a good time to declutter and try to find things that could still be worth money.

Things such as old good books and collectable figures are a great place to start. These items could be worth a lot of money to the right person.

If they don’t hold much value to you personally, then it could net you a fairly large chunk of money which can be used for all kinds of things.

For example…

You can use the money earned to pay off your debts early or buy something new.

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