Could You Be Missing Out On Senior Discounts?
Here Are A Few Things To Know
By Chris Orestis
People who reach or near their retirement years often need to watch every penny.
Sure, some of them are financially fit and don’t lose sleep worrying that their bank accounts and investments will run dry.out of money. For many, though, frugality is the watchword as they struggle to make it through each month.
Fortunately, aging does come with at least one financial perk – senior discounts that restaurants, grocery stores, retail stores, airlines, car rental companies, hotels and other businesses offer to their older clientele. These discounts give older Americans a break on prices for everything from a gym membership to a fast-food meal to a movie ticket.
You would think all seniors and their families would be all over these opportunities. But, surprisingly, many people don’t take advantage. In some cases, that could be because it doesn’t occur to ask whether a discount is available. In other cases, people just have a hard time thinking of themselves as seniors.
By Quinta Mazatlan / Center for Urban Ecology / John Brush
Colleen Curran Hook, Executive Director of Quinta Mazatlán
Using old-fashioned approaches can promote self-reliance during COVID-19 pandemic
Colleen Curran Hook, Executive Director of Quinta Mazatlán
With social distancing and staying at home the new norm, we, and our dogs, are experiencing head-spinning lifestyle changes. Chances are we’re spending more time on the couch, crunching on more chips and moving less – all of which can be tough on our waistline and joints.
