Growing older comes with wisdom, experience, and something even more delightful: discounts! These special savings are available to individuals aged 50 and over and can significantly reduce expenses on everyday items and experiences.
From retail shopping to dining out, travel, and even exclusive AARP offers, these discounts are a fantastic way to enjoy more for less. Whether you’re an adult child assisting your parents, or someone looking to make the most of life after 50, this discount guide is tailored just for you.
Retail Discounts
Many popular retail stores offer discounts for those 50 and over. Here are some examples:
- Kohl’s: This department store offers a 15% discount every Wednesday for customers 60 and over.
- Ross: Known for its discounted clothing and home goods, offering a 10% discount every Tuesday to customers 55 and older.
- Goodwill: This thrift store chain offers discounts that vary by location, typically ranging from 10% to 20% off for shoppers.
- The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: These thrift stores offer a 10% discount to those 60 and older at select locations.
- Michaels: Offers a 10% discount off the entire purchase, including sale items, for those 55 years or older. This discount is available every day, both in-store and online.
- The UPS Store: Get a discount on shipping and business services. UPS offers 5% off shipping and 15% off other services for AARP members.
Grocery Discounts
- Weis Markets: Customers 60 and older receive 10% off Weis brand products every Tuesday.
- Fred Meyer: A subsidiary of Kroger, offers a 10% discount on the first Tuesday of every month to customers over 55.
- Harris Teeter: This supermarket chain offers a 5% discount every Thursday for customers 60 and older.
Dining Discounts
Enjoy savings at Denny’s, IHOP, RainForest Cafe, McDonald’s, and Outback Steakhouse.
- Denny’s: This diner-style restaurant chain offers AARP members 15% off their entire check with discounted prices. Find out more here.
- IHOP: Known for its pancakes, IHOP offers a menu for guests 55 and older with discounted prices.
- Rainforest Cafe: 10% Off Your Check Every Day. Present your AARP membership card with your check.
- McDonald’s: The golden arches of fast food offer discounted coffee and beverages for those over 55 at some locations.
- Outback Steakhouse: This Australian-themed American casual dining restaurant chain offers AARP members a 10% discount on their meals.
Travel Discounts
Companies like British Airways, United Airlines, Amtrak, Avis, and Marriott offer discounts for those 50 and over.
- British Airways: $65-$200 Off Round-Trip Flights. “AARP Members save $65 off World Traveller (economy) and World Traveller Plus (premium economy) or $200 off Club World (business class) fares when they purchase round-trip transatlantic tickets online to over 130 destinations, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa”.
- United Airlines: Offers fares to select travel destinations for customers aged 65 and over. The discounts may vary based on the flight and booking class.
- Amtrak: The U.S. national railroad passenger corporation offers a 10% discount for passengers 65 and over on most rail fares.
- Avis: This car rental company offers AARP members up to 35% off on car rentals. The discount applies to both U.S. and international rentals.
- Marriott: This international hotel chain offers a discount for customers 62 and over. The discount applies to hotel stays and can also include dining and other services at the hotel.
Entertainment Discounts
Save at places like Regal Cinemas, National Parks, AMC Theatres, and Ticketmaster.
- Regal Cinemas: This major movie theater chain offers up to 30% off for those 60 and over. The discount applies to regular movie tickets and is available every day.
- National Parks: The U.S. National Park Service offers a $20 annual or $80 lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents 62 and over. The pass provides access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites.
- AMC Theatres: This movie theater chain offers up to 30% off the regular adult admission price for customers 60 and over. The discount is available at most locations.
- Ticketmaster: AARP members save on tickets to select shows and events. Offers include 2-for-1 tickets, Me + 3 (4-packs), and events with select tickets under $40. Subject to availability, venue, and artist restrictions.
Health and Wellness Discounts
Pharmacies and health stores like Rite Aid, CVS, GNC, and LensCrafters offer discounts for those 50 and over.
- Rite Aid: This drugstore chain offers a wellness program called Wellness65+. Members get 5x points on the first Wednesday of every month and a free pharmacist consultation.
- CVS: Offers a rewards program called ExtraCare. Those can earn 2% back in ExtraBucks Rewards every time they use their ExtraCare card.
- LensCrafters: AARP members can enjoy special discounts at LensCrafters. These exclusive savings include a 50% discount on prescription lenses when purchased with a frame, a 30% discount on sunglasses without a prescription, and a comprehensive eye exam for just $55.
Services Discounts
Service providers like AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, and T-Mobile offer discounts for those 55 and over.
- AT&T: Senior Nation Plan for customers 55 and over. The plan includes saving $10/mo. Per line, unlimited plan with your AARP member discount. Waived activation fees with select activations + Get 15% off eligible wireless accessories
- Verizon: Has a discounted plan for customers 55 and over and varies by location. The plan includes unlimited talk, text, and data.
- Comcast: Offers a discounted Internet Essentials program for eligible seniors. The program includes low-cost, high-speed internet service.
- T-Mobile: Provides several discounted plans for customers 55 and over. The plans include unlimited talk, text, and data. Find those plans here.
AARP Discounts: Making the Most of Your Membership
AARP provides a wide array of benefits to its members over 50, including discounts on travel, dining, entertainment, health and wellness, insurance, shopping, and technology. These discounts make vacations, dining out, attending events, maintaining health, insuring assets, shopping, and staying connected in the digital world more affordable.
Discounts for those 50 and over are more than just a perk; they’re a way to enhance your lifestyle without breaking the bank. From shopping to dining, traveling, and even exclusive AARP benefits, these discounts are tailored to help you make the most of life after 50. These offers change often, so please check with your local stores to get the most up-to-date information for your area.
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