Senior discounts instill a sense of value and recognition for your lifelong contributions. These incentives inspire an active lifestyle, making shopping, leisure activities, travel, and essentials more accessible, promoting a fulfilling and enriched phase of life. Embracing these perks should encourage seniors to explore, engage, enjoy life to the fullest and save a few bucks.
Don’t be shy about saving money. Many stores do not publish their discounts and they certainly won’t voluntarily offer it to you. Always ask your cashier if their store or restaurant offers discounts for seniors wherever you shop or dine.
Here is a short list of major retailers offering deals to older adults. For more discounts and benefits for your purchases, check out the store or restaurant website for additional values.
Amazon Prime / 50% off Prime Membership / Must be a recipient of SSI
Big Lots / 10% off / Must be an active duty or retired military member
CVS.com / 20% off and free shipping / Must be an active duty or retired military member or immediate family of either. Must join Veterans Advantage card benefit program
Home Depot / 10% off / Must be an active duty or retired military member with honorable status or spouse of either. Maximum of $400 in savings annually.
Goodwill / 20% off / Must be 60+; Tuesdays – Discount varies by location, generally ranging from 15-25%.
JOANN / 20% off / Must be 55+ and present a state-issued ID. One day per month that varies by location
Kohl’s / 15% off / Must be 60+
Lowe’s / 10% off / Must be an active duty or retired military member or their spouse.
Ross / 10% off / Must be 55+; Tuesdays
Michael’s / 10% off / Must be 55+
Salvation Army / 15-50% / Must be 55+
Tanger Outlets / Free Tanger coupon book / Available to AARP Members – Discounts vary based on location and specific store.
TJ Maxx / 10% off / Must be 55+; Not available at all locations
Valvoline / 15% off oil changes / Available to AARP Members
Walgreens / 20% off eligible items / Must be 55+ or an AARP Member; Available once per month in-store and for one week per month online.
Source: theseniorlist.com
Photo Credit: Maitree Rimthong
