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May
People who are living on a pension or retirement income are definitely people who have to budget their money carefully. These people are typically living on a limited fixed income. The costs of daily expenses like food and utility might rise but their retirement income does not rise accordingly. That’s why it’s so important for pensioners to find ways to keep their daily costs down on their own.
One great way that elderly people are finding to cut their basic costs is to learn how to grow some of their own food for themselves. This can significantly reduce the cost of grocery shopping. One woman reports that she is able to save about £10 per week on the groceries themselves and another £10 per week because gardening serves as free entertainment that takes up time she might otherwise use to spend money on things. £20 per week may not sound like a huge savings but when you’re living on a fixed income averaging just £130 per week it’s a level of savings that can make a big difference in your quality of life.
Gardening and growing your own food offers other benefits to elderly people as well. It gives them a purpose for their days. It allows them to get out in the fresh air and to exercise. It provides a sense of community if the garden is a shared garden. All in all it’s a positive experience that happens to also have a money saving benefit.
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