Real
Estate Matters with Tim Bro
6 Ways to
Cut Costs in Retirement Part 2 of 2
4.
PRESCRIPTION
SAVINGS
Often, prescription
drugs are both necessary and expensive. Despite this, most people simply select a
pharmacy and stick with it, even though drug prices can vary dramatically—a
missed opportunity to save hundreds of dollars a year (or more).
Compare and shop. Check local prices
using online tools like WebMD.com/rx or GoodRx.com.
Online pharmacies — Another option is to
comparison shop for mail-order drugs. This has the added bonus of automatically
delivering monthly meds without the hassle of picking them up! Start by
visiting PharmacyChecker.com.
5.
SAVVY
SHOPPING
Major sales aren’t
limited to Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Cars – Inventory goes on sale
right before or after the newest models arrive in the fall.
Computers
– late
March/early April (new models rolling out) and August/September (back to
School).
Large
appliances
– September/October (new models rolling out). Be sure to ask for free delivery,
hookup and old appliance disposal. Refrigerators are cheapest in May.
Televisions
– Thanksgiving
weekend and January (or early February) when old models are cleared out and new
ones arrive in time for the Super Bowl.
Outdoor – lawnmowers in April
and after Labor Day (clearance), along with grills; patio furniture in
October/November.
Mattresses
–
Memorial Day weekend sales (negotiate for even-lower-than-advertised prices).
6.
OTHER
OPPORTUNITIES TO SAVE
Amazon has become many online shoppers’ go-to
source, but do you know about several sites that track Amazon’s prices? Use
CamelCamelCamel.com or Keepa.com to view price history charts and set up drop
alerts to save purchases.
Even with great deals, however, remember to
keep the focus on “living large” – in other words, using your time and energy
to buy only what you need at the best possible prices!
To
get started with your home sale or purchase, call Tim @ 858-354-2354, “The Right Choice in Real Estate”.
When Real Estate
Matters, contact Tim. BRE #01224576
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