Many grocery stores, retailers, and service providers offer senior discounts to help seniors on fixed incomes. These discounts aren't always well advertised but may be available if you ask about them.
Here are just some of the companies that offer senior discounts to save you money:
Grocery and Retail
Grocers and retailers that offer senior discounts include Hy-Vee, Kohl's, Ross, Michaels, Joann, and Hallmark.
Dining
Restaurants that give 10% off with an AARP card include Carraba's, Corner Bakery, Joe's Crab Shack, Outback, Rainforest Cafe, McCormick & Schmick, Bonefish Grill and more. Restaurants with discounted senior menu for age 55+ include IHOP, Denny's, and Perkins.
Some of the fast-food chains that offer senior discounts are Arby's, Burger King, Chick Fil-A, Culvers, Dairy Queen, Dunkin Donuts, Sonic, and White Castle.
Entertainment
To save on entertainment, AMC, Cinemark, Marcus Theatres, and Ticketmaster all offer senior discounts.
Travel
Senior discounts can also save you money on travel at Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Marriott Hotels, IHG Hotels, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Avis, Hertz, Amtrak, and Greyhound, plus many others.
For details about available senior discounts, check out these resources: