At Home

The author of the following wrote every word on her own with no assistance from me. She had sought counseling many years ago because of personal and marital problems and after several months of her own recognition that much of the current areas of difficulty related to things she had never told anyone about, not even her husband, namely a pattern of sexual abuse brought to her by her father, and mostly ignored by her mother.

With a new year, many of us have resolutions about our budgets and are looking for ways to save money. One expense that seems difficult to cut is personal care items, like shampoo, shaving cream, deodorant and other products that we use for hygiene. It’s possible to use less expensive products, but those do not always work well for everyone. Another way to save money is to make these items at home.

Dear Savvy Senior,
I just turned 50 and would like to know what resources you recommend for locating senior discounts.
Love To Save

Dear Love,
One of the great perks of growing older in the U.S. is the many discounts that are available to boomers and seniors. If you don’t mind admitting your age, here are some tips and tools to help you find them.

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