Top Senior Discounts You Should Know About


Is your retirement everything you have always dreamt of? You now have freedom to pursue your new interests and hobbies. You are growing on a personal level and building new relationships. But wait, how is your budget?

Are your savings enough to last throughout your golden years? Getting older has its challenges and benefits too. When you make the most of all the senior discounts available then you don’t have to spend much time worrying about costs. Go shopping, take trips and dine out knowing that all these activities are affordable within your reach. We have listed some of the great deals available for seniors:

AARP Membership Card

There is no doubt about the fact that AARP offers some of the finest senior discounts. Members get discounts on various daily purchases ranging from health to entertainment benefits. This consists of concert and movie tickets, dental insurance, prescription eyewear and wireless phone plans. An extra bonus, AARP updates their offers and deals frequently so you have the most savings across all the industries.

Spend Less on Groceries

If you live near a Fry's supermarket and are over 55 then make sure you join their VIP club as it’s free. Also, you can always visit your local store on the 1st Wednesday of every month to receive a 10% discount. If Albertsons is your favorite choice, don’t panic! They also provide an identical deal at most of their locations.

Various Restaurants

There are many restaurants and even a few grocery stores that offer discounts for seniors. The savings on food-related purchases for seniors generally ranges from 5-15%. Whether you are looking to grab a meal on the go, a nice sit-down dinner or just a dessert you will easily come across a restaurant in your community offering discounts. Some of the widespread senior deals comprises of Arby’s (10% off for those 55+), Subway (10% off for those 60+), Dairy Queen (10% off), TCBY (10% off for those 55+), Burger King (10% off for those 60+) and many more.

Apparel and Retail

Whether you have to pick up a regular prescription at local pharmacy or it’s time for you to update your wardrobe you might be surprised to know that there are many stores that offer outstanding discounts for seniors. You can discover deals at these nationwide stores: banana republic (10% off for those 62+), Ross Stores (10% off every Tuesday for those 55+), Kohl’s (15% off every Wednesday for those 55+) and Walgreen’s (20% off the 1st Tuesday of every month for those 55+).


It’s time to enjoy your retirement in the best and cheapest way. With the freedom, your retirement offers you have the opportunity to explore places in and around the US that offer great deals especially customized for you.

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