10 CHEAP Purchases That Make Retirement SO Much Better

This video discusses 10 really cheap purchases that will make your retirement life so much better. These range from simple key/wallet/purse finders all the way up to one book that might save your life, and years of stress and heartache along the way! Importantly, I own each of these myself and do not get paid to recommend these products to you.

00:00 Introduction
00:54 Never Lose Your Keys, Wallet or Purse Again! - Super Cheap/Tiny Bluetooth Tracker
02:51 Sleep Like a Teenager Again! - Physical Alarm Clock
04:02 The Best Way to Read - eInk Reader
05:04 Never Worry About Issues With Your Car - AAA Club Membership
07:48 Enjoy Our Great County, For Free! - America the Beautiful Lifetime Pass
08:12 Ask Her Anything and She Will Respond - Smart Voice Assistant
09:12 Never Touch Your Lightswitch Again When Nature Calls in the Middle of the Night - Vansky Automated Bedlight
09:50 Travel Like a Pro and ENJOY The Airport Experience - TSA Precheck
15:14 Get the Best Discounts Available - AARP Membership
16:28 Book That Might Save Your Life - How to Stop Worrying and Start Living

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[Greggsberdard]

I'll be retiring or working less in five years, and I'm curious about how people split their income—how much goes into savings, spending, or investments? I earn around $175K per year but have almost nothing to show for it yet.

[Riggsnic_co]

I believe the retirement crisis will get even worse. Many struggle to save due to low wages, rising prices, and exorbitant rents. With homeownership becoming unattainable for middle-class Americans, they may not have a home to rely on for retirement either.

My wife asked me why I was talking so quietly, I said because Mark Zuckerberg was listening, my wife laughed, then Alexa laughed, then Siri laughed....

[darnellcapriccioso]

So far I'm doing good, approaching retirement with about 800k in savings. Transitioning from building wealth to spending can be scary, especially with soaring inflation. My question is, after maxing out my tax-advantaged retirement accounts, what next?

[slamminsamn]

Had AARP for 5 years and never used it. When I did not renew it, the amount of mail they sent me for the next couple of years was unbelievable. That combined with all the other mail from who they sell your information to makes you realize that you are the product that they are selling.

[charleswatkins]

The lifetime senior pass for all national parks is only about $80 or so. That is another good deal. Thanks for all you do sir.

[jasonrodgers]

I have the top-tier AAA membership (Platinum). They have saved my sorry butt more than once. Year and a half ago, my transmission TOTALLY died while I was 120 miles from home. They were SUPER nice, got me a rollback to take me & my car home. Cost? ZERO! A year or so earlier, my starter died on CHRISTMAS DAY, 40 miles from home. Sent a rollback. Driver spoke only Spanish, but hell, I was thrilled! My Spanish vocabulary is mostly limited to menu items (NOT helpful in the situation!), but with sign language, we were able to somewhat communicate. I was able to point and say "Mi casa". Once home- "GRACIAS". Been a AAA member since 1974, 100% a fan!

[ladeeneboys]

I personally think AAA membership is the best deal on the planet.
Not having to visit the DMV for most services is worth the price alone,
but they have saved my senior butt many times with towing, battery jumping and
locksmiths.

[laurah]

I dropped my AAA after my car started experiencing trouble on an interstate far from home. I pulled off at the next exit. There was NOTHING at this exit, not even a house. It was nearly dark and I was a 63 yo woman alone. I confidently called AAA for help and she said sorry they didn’t have any available tow trucks but she’d email me a reimbursement form! I was within 30 miles of a major metro area but they had nothing! It was a pretty scary situation and AAA did nothing to help me. I ended up downloading the UBER app and a driver picked me up in about 10 minutes and took me to a hotel where I arranged for everything myself. I cancelled my AAA membership the next day.

[mvp]

I love your content, but there is NO way Alexa or Siri will be in my house. Ever. The phone is bad enough.

[davidfoss]

I'd recomend Global Entry, the other side of TSA precheck. It is now so efficient my last return from overseas consisted take a picture, state my name to customs and I'm home. I barely needed to stop walking. No line, nor paperwork, no passpart to show (nor scan), no questions. On two occassions I would have missed connections due to flight delays without it.

[JackFalltrades]

I got my _America the Beautiful_ lifetime pass when I turned 62.
Only it was $10 back then! 😀

[carolb]

Thanks Geoff for all this GREAT info! Of note, I’ve now been a AAA member for over 50 yrs…upgraded to AAA Plus a good while ago! There’s no way I’d ever be without them! 🤩👏👏👏

[suewhite]

Recently had to fly and request wheelchair assistance. I happen to already have TSA PreCheck and all of the assistants were THRILLED they didn't have to take me through the long line! So for seniors out there who need help, this is a great tip!

[jeannettecarpenter]

Additional benefit of AAA card, the services go with the member NOT the vehicle. I have been in someone else's car when service needed and I used my card to get the situation sorted. That's why I kept my membership when I didn't have a vehicle.

[joycreated]

I've always said that AAA is a girl's best friend but actually it's anybody's best friend. I've had my membership for over 40 years! Absolutely the best value for a service that I know about anywhere. And it goes with you not your car. So if you're with somebody and they have an issue with a car you're covered. Love it

[groovetube]

It’s 5 am and watching this video in bed on an old cell phone. That’s what time I wake up every day. Who needs an alarm when retired?

[dynamicplanet]

I recommend a Rotary membership in your local club. Not only many opportunities in the community, but clubs and projects throughout the world. Great for finding friends and giving “purpose”. Also, if you have a skill (lawyer, doctor, accountant, teacher, etc), there’s many opportunities to use those skills as well.

[bookmagicroe]

For night time lighting I use the little nightlights that are sold at Dollar Tree for $1.25. They are LED, and work just
fine.

[yjobkdl]

AAA also replaces car batteries. I have had AAA come out to the house and replace my dead battery. It was tested and a paper result was provided. The price was less than the dealership and much more convenient. 👍