14 Costco Items Retirees Should Buy Before the End of January

Retirement is all about making your money and your time go further. January is the best month to shop at Costco thanks to seasonal discounts, restocks, and practical finds that offer comfort and convenience.

Whether you're looking to lower grocery costs, cut back on errands, or invest in items that make day-to-day life easier, these 14 items help you get more out of your Costco membership before January comes to a close.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $9.69

Almond butter provides healthy fats, protein, and fiber for retirees who want to eat healthy in the new year. A 27-ounce jar made from dry-roasted almonds with no added sugar or oil can last well into spring.

Compared to Walmart's 12-ounce jar of clean almond butter, this buy is almost $0.10 cheaper per ounce.

Price: $29.99

These 104 pre-measured pods combine soap, stain remover, and color protection. They dissolve even in cold water and work in HE washers, freeing you from lifting heavy bottles.

Fellow shoppers are impressed: "They're the best Tide pods, and Costco has the best price," writes reviewer jrosl.

Price: $26.99

Your fixed income may make buying treats at pet stores, where they easily cost double for far fewer tubes, a burden. With 72 assorted Catit tubes on hand, your feline friend can get a treat daily for months.

Besides, the lickable treats are made with real meat or fish and double as toppers for dry food.

Price: $15.88

Grass-fed butter often costs $9.98 or more per pound at Target, so paying $2 less is a great deal. Besides, it contains more nutrients than conventional butter.

Worried about having two pounds of butter in the fridge? The individually wrapped sticks freeze well, meaning you won't have to shop for butter so often.

Price: $20.99

You may be retired, but that doesn't mean you don't still need quick breakfasts and healthy snacks for errands. These 14 portion-controlled energy bites are made with non-GMO oats, peanuts, and chocolate chips, offering healthy fats for steady energy.

They're also $10 cheaper than the same amount of Target's Barebells peanut butter protein bars.

Price: $28.99

A good meal starts with a quality fry pan, so buy one this January. The Tramontina pan, made of restaurant-grade aluminum, features even heat distribution and a durable nonstick surface.

For the price, it's a steal, as reviewer Sparks attests: "I've tried $130 pans, and the only exception was I got an extra year out of them."

Price: $5.66

Costco's rotisserie chicken is a well-known value, providing high-quality protein that you can use over multiple quick January meals. It's fully cooked, well-seasoned, and versatile for everything from soups to sandwiches.

Less than $6 for a three-pound bird is better than paying $6.97 for 2.4 pounds at Walmart.

Price: $39.99 (on sale from $49.99)

If you want to experience better hydration this winter, this electrolyte drink mix offers minerals that also support energy.

This two-pack, 11.8-ounce deal comes in two flavors, strawberry and blue raspberry, and "does not taste like salt like most hydration drinks," according to reviewers.

Price: $44.99

Coffee pods are ideal for retirees on a fixed budget, and this medium-roast organic coffee delivers 120 cups of smooth flavor. With one cup a day, you won't need to shop for coffee again until May.

Buying the same number of Pike Place K-Cup pods costs double, or $91.58 at Target.

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Price: $11.99

Winter is all about comfort foods. Six 17.6-ounce bags of assorted, Italian-made organic gemelli, penne, and casarecce pasta are more than enough to see you through spring.

Buying your pasta at Costco lets you join the ranks of satisfied shoppers, who feel that "this is a terrific brand and the price is reliably under $2/pack."

Price: $11.99

While organic pumpkin seeds are a great healthy snack or salad topper, buying them at health stores isn't economical. Even at Target, 22-ounce bags cost over $3 more.

Why buy them? Here's what reviewer Maryann says: "I eat some of these every morning. [They are] one product that I will be keeping for life."

Price: $34.99

January is the peak of the cold and flu season, so you may have to visit a drugstore like CVS. However, don't buy your facial tissue there, or you'll end up paying $20 more for 3,300 Kleenex tissues.

Conveniently packaged in 30 boxes, these Kirkland Signature tissues offer comparable quality without the need for an extra trip.

Price: $26.99

You may have had your share of sugary desserts in December, so it's a great decision to replace them with healthier options. With this 12-pack of vanilla shakes, you also get 30 grams of protein per portion.

Do they work as desserts? Reviewer Mimi B thinks so: They "don't taste like a protein shake; they're light, and the vanilla comes through well."

Price: $29.50

There's no better way to stock your freezer with organic ground beef than to buy four pounds of it at Costco. It comes portioned, making it easy to manage even as a solo household.

The price per pound is comparable to Marketside ground beef at Walmart, but why hit an extra store during January's cold spells?

Costco's January lineup rewards planning with reliability, bulk savings, and fewer shopping trips. Stock up now to save more on everyday essentials and avoid stress later in the year.

For extra savings, check Costco's January coupon book and online-only deals. Many essentials rotate out at the end of the month, so you'll be able to lock in savings on food, home, and health items you won't see again until later in the year.