Entertainment
Many people have this wrong idea that you’ll spend more in retirement on entertainment such as concerts, movies, swing dancing because you have more free time. However, if we were to rely on the numbers, nothing could be further from the truth. Now that we’re in the middle of a pandemic, these sorts of events are out of the question anyway.
Even in a normal situation, this decline most likely is caused by changes in mobility as you get older. Even if you occasionally spend big bucks to see your favorite singer, more often than not, you might decide to go with watching Netflix instead of going out every weekend. See if cable services are among these 13 Things You Shouldn’t Purchase During a Recession.
Alcohol and tobacco products
Stress can affect you in many ways, from your health to your finances. The higher the stress, the higher the need to find some sort of release, like alcohol or cigarettes. However, American retirees reportedly experience less stress in retirement and therefore smoke and drink less, according to The New York Times. They also have less weight management problems and exercise more to maintain good health.
According to a study published by the Journal of Human Resources, recently retired adults have a lower risk of developing serious illnesses, are less likely to feel lonely, and may have an increased sense of purpose and sociability that makes them less likely to drink, smoke and overeat. (Compared to 15.5% of all adults, only 9 percent of seniors are smokers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)
In addition, the average working family pays around $381 a year on tobacco and tobacco-related products, while the average retired household spends $198 a year. When it comes to alcohol, the average working household pays $519 a year on alcoholic beverages, in contrast to the average retired family whose alcohol costs don’t exceed $370 a year, according to BLS data.
