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11 Expenses You No Longer Need in Retirement

November 7, 2019 ยท Retirement Life

Senior man in his brand new sports car

Vehicle purchases

Average household expenses in the US in 2019: $3,975

New or used, cars are expensive either way. Maintenance, repairs and all sorts of tune-ups can put a big dent in your budget. One way to avoid such costs is to take better care of your vehicle so that it lasts longer and does not need to be replaced.

If you do need to replace it, opt for a late-model used car. You could find some used cars in great condition and save up to 50% instead of purchasing a new model.

Next, we find out how to pump up your savings…..

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6 responses to “11 Expenses You No Longer Need in Retirement”

  1. adobe blue says:
    November 22, 2021 at 7:22 pm

    this is ridiculous. if you can’t afford some soap for your clothes, you should not be retired, go back to work.

    Reply
    • Maria says:
      March 7, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. One you hit 50, companies don’t want to hire you ๐Ÿ™

      Reply
    • Elva says:
      March 7, 2022 at 7:19 pm

      Unfortunately some people can no longer work and poor

      Reply
  2. Man190 says:
    March 7, 2022 at 9:44 pm

    THIS IS SO NOT TRUE. Who wrote this should be embarrassed by their own ignorance. Anyone even close to retirement know the things you quote here in this article are as important in life at anytime. Honestly you sound like a bunch of idiots.

    Reply
  3. gail says:
    March 7, 2022 at 9:53 pm

    Disappointing article. None of these things are no longer needed in retirement! Disappointing website. I am deleting!

    Reply
  4. Vinny says:
    June 6, 2022 at 6:35 pm

    Real waste of time.
    Not one new idea here.

    Reply

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