Retirement is supposed to be a time to relax, not worry about money. But with prices rising and budgets getting tighter, many retirees are making smart choices about what they will and won’t pay for. They know every dollar counts. They also know that some costs just aren’t worth it anymore. If you’re looking to stretch your retirement savings or just want to spend smarter, it helps to see what today’s retirees are skipping. Here are seven costs retirees refuse to pay in 2025—and how you can do the same.
