13 Items Retirees Should Buy at Temu

Move over, Amazon: Temu is the cool place to shop if you are a retiree.

The Chinese-based retail site is hoping to make inroads in the U.S. by selling products similar to what you find on Amazon. A recent study by Chicago research firm Attain found that baby boomers and members of Generation X are turning to Temu in big numbers.

So, if you want to save more on everyday essentials and other products, Temu might be the place to do so. Here are a few items you might want to consider if you are a retiree shopping on Temu.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may also vary by location.

It’s important to know your oxygen saturation and heart rate as you get older. This portable oximeter includes a lanyard and a storage bag for $7.49.

Get a pack of five plant stands for your potted plants that can be used either indoors or outdoors. The cost for the set is just $16.99.

Make sure your electronics are always charged with this fast-charging USB C-type cable.

Choose from three different lengths in one of 7 colors for $1.48.

This four-pack of anti-glare, anti-blue light glasses comes in four different colors — pink, orange, green, and blue — for $8.39. Temu sells glasses with various magnification options.

Circulation issues can be a problem as you get older, so check out this leg massager.

It wraps around your calves to help your circulation and has three different levels of massage and a temperature adjustment. The cost is $52.49.

This automatic digital wrist monitor can be used to check your blood pressure and heart rate. It is available for $15.98.

Retirement means you have more time to spend on hobbies such as reading or crafting. Pick up scrapbooking stickers with floral and plant life for $3.43.

If you are looking for an affordable but stylish T-shirt, check out Temu. This striking crew neck T-shirt sells for just $10.97.

These women’s chunky loafers are available in six different colors and a variety of sizes for $20.27 each. They will keep you stylish without the pain of shoes such as high heels.

Make it easier to chop vegetables and more with this 14-in-1 multifunctional vegetable chopper.

The chopper works on onions, potatoes, carrots, and more, including fruits such as strawberries and apples. The price is $11.78.

Enjoy entertaining with a six-piece snack bowl set that includes dividers for dips. The set costs $5.97 and comes in a variety of colors.

Stay hydrated with an insulated cup that can keep your cold drinks cold.

These types of cups can be costly, but Temu has a 40-ounce insulated car cup available in a variety of colors for $10.28.

It can be hard to reach every spot on the windshield of your car, but this windshield cleaning brush kit gives you the extra reach to get your window spotless.

The brush kit includes an extender handle and cloth wipes and costs $1.98.

Temu can be a great option if you are a retiree on a fixed income who is hoping to get ahead financially. Just remember that cheaper products sometimes also mean cheaper quality.

So, wade in carefully, but give Temu a try if you are a retiree looking for a new alternative to Amazon.