5 Cheap Target Finds That Retirees Are Obsessed With
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Rebekah Evans
Edited by
Brendan McGinley
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When you’re retired, you have plenty of time to do what you want. What you don’t have is unlimited amounts of money. Most retirees are on a fixed income, usually a combination of Social Security, pension plan and savings, which only allows for some modest flexibility when it comes to spending. Luckily, Target has plenty of low-cost times that retirees love and cannot get enough of.
Here are five cheap Target finds that retirees are obsessed with:
Monogram Mugs
- Price: $6.00
The Threshold Stoneware Monogram Mug is attractive for retirees since it solves a common irritating issue of light ceramic mugs, which spill easily or cool down too fast. Its thicker walls are less susceptible to heat loss, and will create a greater barrier for surface tension to overcome. To put it another way, these mugs are less likely to splash as you walk.
Throw Blankets
- Price: $10.00
The Room Essentials Ribbed Plush Throw Blanket will appeal to many retirees, with its light weight and low volume compared to conventional thick blankets, which are cumbersome to carry around, as well as hard to clean and slow to dry.
Jar Grippers
- Price: $12.99
Many retirees are dealing with arthritis and other issues related to joint pain, making it difficult to open jars around the house. Target can offer a solution in the form of the Better Houseware Adjustable Rubber Nonslip Jar Gripper, which is adjustable to fit on any size of jar. Best of all, it’s currently 60% off its regular price of $32.99, so retirees can save a little extra dough and add that money to the jar where they save up for something fun.
Sugar-Free Hard Candies
- Price: $22.99
Retirees can have a sweet tooth and/or love to hand out candies to the grandkids. However, many are watching their diets, as well as not wanting to overload the little ones with sugar, so finding the right balance of a fun treat can be hard. That’s where Target comes in, with Werther’s Original Sugar Free Caramel Hard Candies, offering a two-count of 15.4-ounce bags for only $23.00. Now retirees’ favorite “Old World Recipe” candies are both sugar-free and affordable to enjoy.
Fitness and Wellness Planner
- Price: $26.39
While retirees might not be working, a lot of them are definitely spending their free time working out. In order to keep track of their health goals, Target has the See It Bigger Large Wellness Monthly Weekly Perpetual Planner. This notebook comes with easy-to-read type and writing spaces, as well as tabs to keep track of weight, sleep, activity, water and energy levels on a regular basis.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary. Prices are accurate as of 12/2/25.
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