Food, clothing, travel: 11 discounts for people aged 55+

You don't have to look far to find senior discounts, but you must be a certain age first. And this can vary, as not all businesses define the term "older" in the same way. Edition Money Talks News collected 11 discounts that are valid for people over 55 years old.

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Members of groups such as the American Association of Retirees (AARP) and the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) know that these legendary benefits begin at age 50.

If you prefer not to pay the annual dues of these groups, just wait five years and enjoy discounts at retail stores, restaurants, hotels and other places.

Discounts become available as soon as you turn 55 years old. You need to show ID and sometimes sign up for a free discount card or loyalty program to use them.

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Grocery stores

You've probably heard about discounts in restaurants for the elderly, but did you know that from the age of 55 you can save on other food purchases as well? Offers include:

• Hy-Vee: 5% discount on Thursdays at select locations.
• Fred Meyer: 10% off select items on the first Tuesday of the month. Their range is listed on the page. Fred Meyer's Senior Discount.

Retailers

A variety of retailers, from pharmacies to auto repair shops, are starting to offer discounts for people over 55. These include:

• Michael's: Save 10% including discounted items in stores and online.
• Pep boys: 10% discount in stores.
• Ross: 10% discount on Tuesdays.
• Walgreens: Save 20% on eligible regular priced items in stores and online at Seniors Day. Upcoming Seniors Day dates are listed on the web page Walgreens Seniors Day.

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Wireless carriers

The discounts that you can get on mobile phone plans after you turn 55 will make you call a friend and tell them how much you're saving:

• T-Mobile: Three unlimited plans are available for customers over 55 years of age. They start at $27,50-$50 per line per month for two lines.
• Verizon: The Verizon 55+ Unlimited Plan, which includes unlimited calls, texts, and internet, is available at a discounted price. However, the discount is currently only available to customers with a Florida billing address.

Travels

When booking your next trip, keep in mind the discounts for travelers over 55:

• Best Western: Save on discounted rates at participating hotels worldwide, subject to availability.
• Carnival: filter your search on the Carnival website to see senior fares. First, click on the drop-down filter "Vipp offers and additional discounts", then check the box "Age 55+".
• Royal Caribbean: Some cruises are discounted.

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