Is 50 the new 65?
When it comes to saving money, it can be.
Many companies offer senior discounts on everything from restaurant meals to clothing purchases and more.
Youth has its advantages, and some of us dont want to be considered senior before our time.
But when it comes to your budget, why not take advantage of any available discounts for seniors?
Dont let pride or a label come between you and extra cash in your bank account!
If the discount isnt offered right away, dont be shy ask!
Even if a business doesnt advertise a senior discount, smile and ask anyway.
You just might get one.
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you might always call ahead to verify your local locations policy.
And dont forget to considerallavailable discounts.
This deal excludes Clinique, Estee Lauder and gift card purchases.
The company operates stores in 38 states.
Sign up in stores or over the phone.
Youll need to prove your age when you check in.
9.Ponderosa Steakhouse: Some locations offer a senior menu, though age requirements can vary.
Your meal comes with a beverage.
14.Choice Hotels: Senior guests save up to 10% on advance reservations booked by phone.
15.AMC Theaters: Ticket prices and discounts vary by location, staff explained by phone.
For example, seniors save about 8% in Destin, Florida, depending on showtimes.
16.Regal Entertainment Group: Ticket prices and discounts vary per location.
For example, seniors ages 62 and up save $3 on their orders in Orlando, Florida.
Membership costs $16 a year, though AARP occasionally offers a half-price yearly membership.
19.Target Optical: AARP members save up to 60% on eye exams and 30% on eyeglasses.
Mary Sincovec is the author of published fiction and a lifelong writer.
A love of writing and helping people prompted her to contribute to The Penny Hoarder.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
