Online Money Saving Advice for the Elderly
More seniors are embracing the internet now than ever before. In fact, nearly 75% of people between the ages of 65 and 74 in the UK use the internet on a regular basis. Not only does it allow us to connect with people all over the world and find out any piece of information with just a few keystrokes, it also gives us the opportunity to save money. By embracing these five tips for internet-savvy seniors, you’ll be on your way to a thicker wallet in no time.
Buy Holiday and Birthday Gifts Online
The internet is a mecca for frugal shoppers. Sites like Amazon offer reliable goods at prices that are often much lower than you’d find at the store. This comes in handy during the holidays, when navigating through crowds often seems like more of a hassle than it’s worth.
Order some or all your gifts with the touch of a button and have them delivered to your home within only a few days! You’re also likely to stumble upon unique presents for that difficult-to-please friend or family member.
Make Holiday Plans Online
Book your next holiday online
Are you planning a holiday soon? You can really stretch your money by buying your airfare and other travel expenditures online. While it’s nice to have a travel agent handle the bookings for you, today it’s easier than ever to handle holiday arrangements on your own through user-friendly travel search engines. You can find deeply-discounted rates at sites like Skyscanner and Google Flights. Simply use the airfare search engine by imputing your dates, and wait for it to find you the best deals.
If you’re flexible about when you can travel, you can search by month, or even the whole year! Buying airfare online will ensure that you’re able to go on holiday without breaking the bank.
Sign up for Groupon and Other Voucher Code/Coupon Sites
Are you planning on going to a wine tasting or enjoying a nice dinner out? Check out Groupon before you make a purchase. Often, you can find great local deals at 50% of what they would normally cost. You can also find significant discounts on afternoon tea, spa breaks, and weekend retreats. Groupon also allows people who have already purchased and used the coupon to review their experiences. By reading reviews left by others, you’ll know if the service is worth it before you buy.
Voucher codes work in a slightly different way. They are simply codes that are provided by the retailers and advertised on voucher code websites like LoveMyVouchers.co.uk. All you need to do is copy the advertised code and enter it in the box when prompted on the store website. This can get you anything from a percentage discount on the price of your overall order, to free things included with your order, so they are always worth looking out for before you make a purchase.
Read the News Online
Read the latest news online
It’s no secret that, in order to compete with digital news websites, physical newspapers have attempted to compete by significantly raising their prices. If you have a newspaper delivered to your home daily, you may be paying as much as £40-£50 per month. This can be frustrating, especially considering newspapers are much thinner than they used to be.
By deciding to patronise your favourite paper by subscribing to the digital edition instead, your cost will be significantly lower. You’ll also have the benefit of breaking updates delivered right to your computer or smart phone.
Cut the Cord
Just like with newspapers, TV subscription costs have skyrocketed. With so many people buying on-demand streaming services like Netflix for a much lower cost, traditional television has become more expensive. It’s especially frustrating that, despite having potentially hundreds of cable channels, there’s often nothing you want to watch!
With online streaming, you can watch what you want when you want to watch it, providing that it’s available through the service that you purchase. Netflix, for example, only costs £8.99 per month and has a wide selection of TV shows and movies to choose from. They even have original, thought-provoking shows that you can’t find on regular television.
It’s Simpler than Ever to Tighten Your Belt
It can sometimes be difficult to scrimp and save, but the internet makes it easy for seniors to pinch pennies. With these five tips, you’ll be saving money online in no time.
