7 Items at Walmart That Can Set Retirees Up for Success in 2025
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Nicole Spector
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Molly Sullivan
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Are you on track to retire this year? Or, maybe you’re already living out your golden years in bliss. Regardless of how deep you are into your retirement journey, you’re likely well acquainted with frugal living — it’s essential when relying on a fixed income.
Though your money should go mostly toward essentials, you should also have some dollars in your budget set aside for “wants” — especially if those wants will help you stay financially fit and happy in retirement.
Let’s look at seven items at Walmart, each under $40, that can set retirees up for success in the new year.
Financial Planner/Budgeting Notebook
One of the keys to getting your financial planning on track — and keeping it that way — is to be on top of your budgeting. Many of us prefer the old school method of planning and tracking our expenses in a notebook. Check out the Clever Fox Financial Planner Organizer & Expense Tracker Notebook at Walmart. It comes in a variety of colors, has a faux-leather cover and costs $17.99.
‘Budget Bytes’ Cookbook by Beth Moncel
The title tells you all you need to know. “Budget Bytes: Over 100 Easy, Delicious Recipes to Slash Your Grocery Bill in Half” by Beth Moncel is an excellent resource for home cooks looking to save money without sacrificing any yum factors. It sells for $15.85 at Walmart. This item is the same price on Amazon.
‘101 Fun Things To Do in Retirement’ by Stella Rheingold
Looking for all sorts of ways to fill your post-career days? You’ll find no shortage of inspiration (or laughs) in the book “101 Fun Things To Do in Retirement: An Irreverent, Outrageous & Funny Guide to Life After Work” by Stella Rheingold. The paperback version of this book sells at Walmart for $13.99.
‘How To Make Your Money Last: The Indispensable Retirement Guide’ by Jane Bryant Quinn
Another retirement-related must-have book is “How to Make Your Money Last – Completely Updated for Planning Today: The Indispensable Retirement Guide” by Jane Bryant Quinn. The valuable information in this book is both straightforward and actionable. This paperback sells at Walmart for $10.94, which is exactly how much it goes for on Amazon.
Tax Software
Unless you have a trustworthy accountant working with you this tax season to ensure all your IRS ducks are in a row, you’ll need to handle your taxes on your own. Walmart has a variety of tax prep software available, including the H&R Block Tax Software 24 Basic Win/Mac WAL ESD for $34.97.
Jewelry-Making Kit
If you’re looking for a fun hobby that can delightfully devour hours at a time, you might want to consider jewelry making. It can be a very affordable pastime. And hey, maybe you’ll get to the point where you can sell some of your creations on Etsy. The Cousin DIY Mega Tub Glass Seed Beads Jewelry Making Kit is pretty epic. And it’s only $24.98 at Walmart.
Art-Making Kit
Have you always enjoyed making drawings or paintings, but never really had the time to sit down and concentrate on it? Well, now you have the time. You also have the tools with the U.S. Art Supply 162-Piece Deluxe Mega Wood Box Art Painting and Drawing Set at Walmart. This includes quite a lot of materials and the whole kit (which is portable) is on sale for just $32.99, marked down from $49.99.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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