There are many special discounts that are available to seniors.
Retirees are offered discounts at most retailers, restaurants, parks, on public transport and at hotels. But you won’t get these discounts unless YOU ASK for them. Simply ask the question, “Do you offer a senior discount?” and see how much you can save. You’ll be able to save money every time you find yourself reaching for your wallet or purse. Here is a list of nine discounts seniors get only if they know about them in 2017.
1. Cruise Deals
Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Costa Cruises
Is there any better way to celebrate life than to venture out at sea? Cruises are wonderful with their all-inclusive travel options where you get to sit back, have a drink or two for free, soak up the midday sun and enjoy some high-class cuisine along with various live music performances. Cruise lines offer a huge variety of discounts for senior citizens, and this includes some of the most well-known companies like Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, offering exclusive deals to citizens over the age of 55. You will be able to get a cruise deal anywhere in the world, be it the Caribbean or even the icy Alaska
2. Discount on Mortgage and Car Insurance
It’s not just burgers and fries. Seniors are eligible for discounts on financial services as well. if you use these, it can potentially save you thousands of dollars. Here are the best we’ve found:
Discount on Mortgages
Seniors can get special discounts and terms if they decide to refinance their mortgage. There’s a forgotten government program passed by Obama to help the middle class senior Americans reduce their monthly payments by as much as $3,500 each year
Discounts on Car Insurance
Did you know that depending on your age and other factors you could get a huge discount on car insurance? Most seniors don’t even know these discounts exist
3. Save on Groceries
Albertson’s, Kroger, Publix, Fred Meyer & New Seasons Market
Once you’ve used your senior discount at all of your favorite restaurants, you’ll need to buy some groceries. Lots of stores give a senior discount – you just need to ask. Albertson’s and Kroger will take 10% off your bill on the first Wednesday of each month if you are over 55.
Publix offers up a weekly Wednesday discount to over 55s, but be sure to check as it’s the managers call on whether the store offer discounts and when. At Fred Meyer on the first Tuesday of every month, seniors can get a 10% discount, and New Seasons Market give a 10% senior discount every Wednesday. At Compare Food Supermarket, select location offers a 10% discount, just get in touch with your local store to find our which days. Piggly Wiggly also offer discounts at various locations, you’ll need to contact them to find out more. And, at Fry’s Supermarket seniors can take 10% off every single day.
4. Save on Prescriptions
CVS, Walgreens, Target, Walmart and Rite Aid
Medication is an essential part of human life, and the costs of the prescriptions add up more and more as you age. Most retirees need to take some type of medication, so it’s only right that you should be able to get a discount on your pills. You can get a discount at the pharmacy section of lots of retail stores including CVS, Walgreens, Target, Walmart, Rite Aid and also on websites like Narcup.com.
If you’re a AARP cardholder, you can get a great 38% discount on qualified prescription medication. Also, some pharmaceutical companies will send seniors a discount card that you can show when paying for prescriptions. Just remember to check with your local pharmacy to see what discounts are available to you.
Source: seniornet.org