Living on a fixed income means every dollar counts. That’s where savvy shopping comes in, and discount retailers like Dollar Tree can offer surprising savings. While the store is known for its everyday essentials at incredibly low prices (often just $1.25!), retirees may be especially surprised by how much they can save on brand-name products with a bit of brand flexibility.
Here are nine common purchases where switching to Dollar Tree alternatives could add up to over $100 in monthly savings for retirees.
Everyday Essentials That Pack a Punch
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Oral Care: Ditching the name brand for Dollar Tree’s Swan Ice Mint Antiseptic Mouth Rinse lets you snag a full 16.9-ounce bottle for just $1.25, saving you nearly $7 compared to popular brands at traditional drugstores.
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Deodorant: The aluminum-free bPure Cucumber Mint Deodorant offers a similar experience to more expensive natural deodorants at a fraction of the cost — $3 at Dollar Tree versus around $13 elsewhere, saving you $10 per stick.
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Hemorrhoid Cream: Those pesky hemorrhoids don’t have to mean emptying your wallet. Dollar Tree’s Natureplex Anesthetic Hemorrhoidal Cream costs just $1.25, a considerable $6.24 less than the leading brand at Target.
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Shaving Cream: Forget expensive salon-branded shaving creams! Dollar Tree’s Xtra Care Shave Cream For Women boasts a larger 9-ounce bottle for only $1.25 compared to $8.99 for similar products at Ulta, saving you over $7 each time.
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Hair Color: Home hair coloring is already budget-friendly, but Dollar Tree takes it further. Their Color Easy Lightest Blonde Hair Color clocks in at just $1.25 a box, saving you nearly $10 compared to the same shade at Walmart.
Beauty Bargains
Dollar Tree also delivers when it comes to skincare:
* Eye Cream: A bottle of Global Beauty Care Lift and Firm Eye Cream can save your eyes (and wallet) for just $1.25, significantly less than comparable brands like CeraVe costing over $26 at CVS.
- Retinol Skin Cream: The Global Beauty Care Retinol Skin Cream is another great steal at just $1.25, compared to pricey options like Olay Regenerist from Target that run nearly $30.
Pain Relief and Pantry Staples
Even pain relief and spices can benefit from Dollar Tree’s affordability:
* Acetaminophen: Get the same amount of pain relief as Tylenol Extra Strength at CVS ($5.99) with a larger 40-count bottle of ValuHealth Extra Strength Acetaminophen for just $1.25 at Dollar Tree, saving you almost $5.
- Cinnamon: Elevate your baking and flavoring without breaking the bank! Spice Supreme Pure Ground Cinnamon costs $1.25, nearly $10 less than name-brand alternatives at Giant supermarkets.
These examples highlight that Dollar Tree doesn’t just offer budget basics; it can help retirees stretch their dollars significantly on essential everyday products, potentially saving over $100 per month simply by making smart shopping choices.
