Retirement and fixed incomes go together like peanut butter and jelly. And if you ask any senior citizen you know, they will tell you that living on a fixed income isn’t easy.
When it comes time to collect Social Security and retirement benefits, most seniors have already become master penny pinchers and ultimate cheapskates. However, knowing where to score the best discounts never hurt a soul and has always good for the wallet. Keeping that in mind, here are five places that offer up the biggest and best savings for the over 55-crowd.
AMC Theaters
If you are over 60 and if enjoy an afternoon at the movies, choose a newly released flick playing at your local AMC theater and get upwards of 30 percent off your ticket price. Seniors also qualify for concession discounts at participating locations.
Dunkin’ Donuts
If you are hankering for some thing sweet, AARP cardholders can snag a donut to go along with their morning coffee at a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise nearby.
Kmart
The Kmart prescription drug discount program provides seniors with an up to percent discount on prescription drugs and pharmacy services both online and in store.
Kohl’s
Every Wednesday, seniors age 62 and over qualify for a percent discount at any Kohl’s store, just by showing their valid state ID.
FreeShipping.com
For seniors who might be homebound, in a assisted living facility or for senior citizens who are just looking to save a little cash on gas, this website provides links to numerous sites offering completely free shipping, and great deals on shopping too.
Of course, it would be remiss to forget the discounts and benefits that go along with being an AARP cardholder. AARP offers a plethora of senior citizen discounts and price reductions nationwide for anyone 55 and over in addition to offering up money saving tips and services that cater to individuals living on a fixed income.
Then again, AARP isn’t the only discount and benefit option out there for today’s senior; far from it. Today there are literally thousands of merchants, retailers and service providers who are ready, willing and able to provide deep dish senior citizen discounts. All you have to do is ask.
And while living on a fixed income will never be an easy thing to do, today’s senior citizens have discounts and options available both in a virtual world and in the real one designed to help them live well in their golden years.