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Karen Doyle

4 Big Purchases Retirees Should Avoid in 2026

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Keeping up with the economy has been a full-time job lately and no one can predict what’s going to happen next year. But retirees in particular need to be careful about when to make large purchases.

When you’re living on a fixed income, it’s more important than ever to be sure you’re getting the most value for your money and sometimes that means putting things off. Here are four big purchases retirees should avoid in 2026.

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