15 Walmart Deals That Help Retirees Stretch Their Fixed Income

When you're retired and living life on a fixed income, it's important to make each purchase count. Walmart is known for its wide range of affordable products, and this includes lots of great deals that can help retirees stretch each dollar even further.

Here are 15 low-cost items from Walmart that will help you maximize your monthly budget and keep your cabinets stocked.

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

Price: $32.12

If your doctor has recommended Ensure to help you maintain weight or to get your recommended nutrition, Equate Nutritional Shakes are a healthy alternative. Some customers prefer the Equate brand over Ensure for taste and value.

The 24-pack comes in several different flavors to satisfy your personal preferences. At a fraction of the cost of Ensure, these nutritional shakes make doctor-recommended nutrition more accessible.

Price: $1.50 (on sale from $2.08)

If you're craving a salty snack but your doctor has you on a low-salt diet, Great Value Wavy Lightly Salted Potato Chips offer 50% less sodium per serving than traditional chips. They also contain no trans fats or added sugar.

Each bag contains eight servings. The wavy design makes the chips ideal for pairing with your favorite dip.

Price: $7.98

Equate 200mg Ibuprofen is an NSAID pain reliever used to temporarily reduce inflammation and help with minor body aches and pains. The tables are coated, making them easy to swallow.

Compare the store brand to Advil, which contains the same active ingredient. You'll get 300 more tablets and save more than double with the Equate brand.

Price: $6.97

Equate's Gentle Skin Cleanser is comparable to the Cetaphil skin cleanser, but it costs just under $2 less. The formula is gentle, fragrance-free, and ideal for sensitive skin, so it can be used on a daily basis.

The cleanser comes in a pump bottle for easy application. It can be used on the face, as a hand wash, or anywhere on the body for extra hydration.

Price: $13.48

Available in several different colors and sizes, the Geo Slide Sandals are comfortable and easy to clean. Ideal for casual days around the house or a quick trip to the grocery store, these shoes have a molded and contoured footbed for increased support.

These slide-on sandals have many positive reviews, with many noting the excellent quality of the shoe for its price.

Price: $7.38

Aside from making your room smell good, diffusers can have a wide range of benefits depending on what essential oils you choose. Lavender may help promote a more relaxing sleep, while peppermint can help increase clarity and improve productivity.

This diffuser has built-in LED lights to illuminate your room at night, and the price of the Mainstays diffuser is much lower than other popular brands.

Price: $4.48

As we age, the skin can become thinner, more sensitive, and prone to chafing and irritation. Equate Chafing Gel goes on smoothly and is transparent, providing protection without staining clothes.

At $4.48, this chafing gel is a small price to pay for daily comfort.

Price: $1.84

Saltine crackers are a pantry staple. Whether you're reaching for a quick snack with cheese or peanut butter, or you want to crumble them in a bowl of soup, these crackers are inexpensive and versatile.

They are also extremely easy on the stomach, making them the perfect comfort food.

Price: $8.74

As we get older, it can be more difficult to get in our recommended daily allowance of all vitamins and minerals. Equate Complete Multivitamins are designed specifically for women aged 50 and older.

Each bottle contains a 100-day supply, and it compares to Centrum Silver at a fraction of the cost.

Price: $3.84

Safety is a priority as we age, especially when you're in the shower or bathtub. This pack of 18 non-slip treads adheres to the bottom of your stall or tub to help safeguard against accidents.

At less than $4, these treads are an excellent preventative against falls and injuries that could net thousands in medical bills.

Price: $9.98 (on sale from $14.97)

Whether you're downsizing or need more storage, this 4-pack of Mainstays Collapsible Fabric Cubes are ideal for holding smaller items, clothes, and other necessities. They have a small opening at the top for easy transport, and they fold flat when not in use.

These bins are a cost-effective way to get organized and prevent excess spending on household staples — such as batteries and toiletries — that you misplaced or forgot you already have.

Price: $5.47

Why spend extra money on brand names when you can get a 40-pack of fresh, purified drinking water from Walmart for less? Buying in bulk allows you to stock up and keep plenty of extras on hand. The bottles have a twist-off lid and are also easy to hold.

Price: $4.98

These men's machine-washable T-shirts are an affordable way to refresh your wardrobe. Made from a polyester and cotton blend, these pullover shirts are comfortable and soft to the touch. They come in sizes XS to XXXL and in multiple colors to suit your individual style.

Price: $30.00 (on sale from $35.97)

If you're looking for an affordable way to update your bedroom, this full/queen quilt comes in several different colors. It's lightweight and soft, making it ideal for any season, and machine washable. At $30, this quilt is affordable enough to upgrade every bedroom in your home.

Price: $1.98

These dye-free wipes are perfect for use anywhere, especially when you're far from water or a bathroom. Each sheet is infused with chamomile, bisabolol, and calendula extract that's gentle on the skin. The snap lid keeps the interior fresh and moist, and each 72-pack is less than $2.

With rising costs everywhere you look, even purchasing necessities without going over budget can be a challenge. Fortunately, Walmart is a great place to shop when saving money is a priority. Whether you're restocking your medicine cabinet or need bottled water for travel, you'll find what you need.

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