A trip to Dollar Tree can save retirees a significant amount on basic necessities.
When it comes to the types of items retirees will find strong deals on, retired boomers are often surprised by the vast array of everyday goods on the shelves.
1. Mouthwash
Brands vary from store to store, but expect to pay at least twice as much for any store-brand or name-brand mouthwash at other stores.
2. Toothpaste
Like other personal care items, toothpaste comes in a variety of brands and prices, depending on the store.
A store brand can be $2 or more, while name brands and sensitive types of toothpastes can easily be over $5.
3. Deodorant
Deodorant and antiperspirant come in many different brands and forms, such as sticks, spray or gel.
Dollar Tree has a variety for $1.25 each, whereas even a clearance item at a big box store is $3 or more. To compare, at Walmart, a 0.5-ounce travel size stick of Degree costs $3.12. A 2-pack of 2.6-ounce Degree sticks cost $10.94, or $5.47 each.
4. Household Cleaners
This is another item where brand name counts for a lot in pricing, with popular items costing as much as $10 for a bottle.
But discount stores usually carry name brands of popular general-purpose cleaners for significantly less than a big box retailer.
5. Index Cards
Not only does Dollar Tree sell index cards, but in many different colors. Expect to pay $3 to $4 for one pack of 100 white index cards elsewhere.
If different colors are necessary, expect prices to start at $5 and go up to about $12, depending on the brand.
6. Greeting Cards
This is one of the best bargains a discount store carries. Name-brand greeting cards cost as much as $8 each or more at other stores.
Greeting card packs that contain 4 to 8 cards can cost $10 or more. This is an area where Dollar Tree shines.
Why Boomers Like Dollar Tree
Stores like Dollar Tree are both convenient and less expensive than other stores. Shopping there is a way to save money on a regular grocery bill, which is all the more important for people on fixed incomes.
And Dollar Tree tends to be organized much better than other stores that carry so many different items and brands. Which means Dollar Tree pricing can be hard to beat.
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