Costco works hard to keep its prices low, but it often offers sales at key holidays and junctures throughout the year, like Labor Day on Sept. 1. You might have the added bonus of quieter shopping hours, with people away on vacation, or you can always order online from the comfort of your home.
Retirees, who often have reduced income and are living on tighter budgets, can find a wide variety of goods ranging from grocery and home goods to clothing and tech at good prices. Here are six of the best items to buy during Labor Day.
Keeping an aging body healthy can feel like a full-time job you have to attack from all angles. The best way may be from the inside out -- key vitamins can really support the health of older adults. Get 500 tablets of 600 mg Kirkland calcium supplements for $13.99 for sturdier bones, or 280 tablets of Kirkland glucosamine and chondroitin to support joint health for $27.99.
Now you finally have the time to truly sit and enjoy every cup of coffee without rushing, and you can save money by making it at home. Costco has a variety of coffee available at great deals, but why not stick with its tried-and-true Kirkland signature house blend, with a flavor that's "balanced and smooth." You can get 2 1/2 pounds of whole beans for $19.39. Whole beans are better for storing in the freezer for longevity, too.
Frozen foods allow retirees to buy in bulk and save on money, trips to the store and meal planning. Invest in healthy frozen staples, either in complete meals like Bibigo steamed chicken and vegetable dumplings for $15.54. Or check out Kirkland signature frozen stir-fry vegetable blend, just $11.39 for 5 1/2 pounds of a healthy mix of your favorite vegetables to which you can just add rice, pasta, protein and more with your favorite sauce for a quick and easy meal.
Costco is an essential stop for household staples that you use frequently, such as paper goods, cleaning supplies and the like. Save yourself time and money by buying Kirkland signature bath tissue, with two-ply thickness and 380 sheets across 30 rolls, for just $24.99.
If your body needs extra support when walking or even shopping, Costco has you covered there, too. Consider this Medline rolling walker with seat. It helps you walk, provides a comfy seat for resting and is affordably priced for such a sturdy tool, just $139.99.
Let's face it, we live in an ever more automated life, powered by smart tech, appliances and devices that require batteries to run them. If you're spending any time traveling in an RV or similar, you might have an even greater need for batteries. Kirkland signature 48-count of AA batteries is just $15.99 and will keep your devices from running out of juice.