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To get started go to SeniorDiscounts.com , a massive website that lists more than 250,000 discounts
One of the great perks of growing older in the U.S. is the many discounts that are available to boomers and seniors. If you don't mind admitting your age, here are some tips and tools to help you find them.
The first thing to know is that not all businesses advertise them, but many give senior discounts just for asking, so don't ever be shy to ask. You also need to know that while some discounts are available as soon as you turn 50, many others may not kick in until you turn 55, 60, 62 or 65.
To get started go to SeniorDiscounts.com , a massive website that lists more than 250,000 discounts on a wide variety of products traveling wilburys greatest hits cd and services like airlines, car rentals, travel, recreation, local transportation, shopping, restaurants, hotels, state and national parks, medical services, pharmacies, museums and more. You can search for discounts by city and state or ZIP code, or by the category you're interested in, for free. Or, for $13 you can become a premium member and get additional, select discounts.
Another good avenue to senior discounts is through membership organizations like AARP, which offers its 50 and older members a wide variety of discounts through affiliate businesses (see discounts.aarp.org ). Annual AARP membership fees are $16, or less if you join for multiple years.
If, however, you're not a fan of AARP, there are other alternative organizations you can join that also provide discounts such as The Seniors Coalition or the American Seniors Association. Or, for federal workers, there's the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association.
• Supermarkets : Many locally owned grocery stores offer senior discount programs, as do some chains like Kroger, Publix and Fry's which offer some discounts on certain days of the week but they vary by location. You'll need to ask!
• Travel: Southwest Airlines provide by far the best senior traveling wilburys greatest hits cd fares in the U.S. to passengers 65 and older, while Amtrak offers a 15 percent discount and Greyhound offers 5 percent off to travelers over 62. And, most hotels in the U.S. offer senior discounts, usually ranging traveling wilburys greatest hits cd from 10 to 30 percent.
• Car Services : If you're renting a car, most car rental companies provide discounts to customers who belong to organizations like AARP. And some Jiffy Lube and Midas service centers offer discounts to seniors for auto repair traveling wilburys greatest hits cd and maintenance.
• Restaurants : Senior savings are common at restaurants traveling wilburys greatest hits cd and fast food establishments, ranging from free coffee, to drinks, to discounts traveling wilburys greatest hits cd off your total order. Chains known for their senior discounts include McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, Applebee's, Arby's, Chili's and Friendly's.
• Entertainment: Most movie theaters, plays, ballets, symphonies, museums, zoos and aquariums provide reduced admission to seniors over 60 or 65. And seniors over 62 are eligible to get the "America the Beautiful – Senior Pass" for $10, which provides a lifetime of free access into all national parks and federal recreational lands.
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