{"id":4843,"date":"2022-11-23T22:00:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T03:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlineseniorcenter.com\/?p=4843"},"modified":"2022-11-29T12:20:08","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T17:20:08","slug":"senior-citizen-discounts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineseniorcenter.com\/resources\/senior-citizen-discounts\/","title":{"rendered":"Retail Shopping Deals!\u00a0 Remember Your Senior Discount!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What are Senior Discounts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the benefits to old age is receiving senior discounts. This can be great news for those who are on a tight budget and do not have much to spend during their retirement years. After years of paying full price on items, older adults can now get a discount from many retail stores, grocery markets, or even when you travel. Planning a good budget for your finances to be used during the retirement years is essential for many older adults. Why? Because if you are already retired, you are now on a fixed income. There is no \u201cextra money\u201d. Unless, of course you have supplement job that you can do part time while retired. For individuals that want to learn how to budget better, try the AARP Budget Builder<\/a>. It is free to use, no membership to use it, and is helpful for all ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How old do you have to be to Receive a Senior Discount?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although 65 is considered there year you claim Medicare, it does not necessarily mean you have to wait til then. Some places offer senior discounts to those as young as 50 years old. For example, AARP or the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC), allows membership to adults at age the age of 50! Of course, the minimum age can vary by company or location. Keep in mind that not every place or company will offer senior discounts. Plus, some businesses may not advertise the discounts for seniors in their store windows or online. If you do go to a store and are not sure if they offer a senior discount, you can always ask. So, you may have to physically ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How senior discounts work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most senior discounts provide benefits or reduced prices to older adults who are at a certain age, to be used at locally or online. This gives seniors huge saving from many companies or businesses that you normally shop at. It can also lesson the stress of funding their retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n

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