One of the simplest ways to save money in retirement is to take full advantage of senior discount offers.?

Retirement planning is trickier than ever.? Devastating investment losses and the housing market collapse have taken a huge bite of most people?s retirement savings.? One way to help that smaller nest egg go farther is to spend less money on the things that you enjoy in life?dinner, the movies, travel.

So get in the habit of asking for a senior discount everywhere you go.? And don?t wait until you are 65 to start asking!? Many places offer ?senior? discounts starting when you are just 50.?

Here are some senior discounts available.? One note:? these special offers can change at a moment?s notice.? Be sure to check with the businesses on this list to confirm the discounts listed.? The list is by no means comprehensive, so please be sure to ask for a senior discount everywhere you go.

Saving 10% here or a few bucks there may not seem like much, but over the course of a year, the savings really add up.? For example, if you go to dinner and a movie twice a month with your spouse, you can easily save $500 this year with these discounts.

It never hurts to ask, and it feels great to save money with an unexpected discount!

Senior Discount at the Movies:

AMC Theaters
A discount of up to 30% is available for ages 55+ at most theater locations.

Cinemark Theatres
Save up to 35% on regular adult ticket prices. On Mondays, save up to an additional 10% on all shows.

Hollywood Video
10% off all rentals and purchases. Ages 60+

Regal Cinema
A discounted senior movie ticket for ages 60+.

Senior Discount on Travel:

Amtrak
15% discount on adult rail fare with some exclusions. Ages 62+.

Best Western
At least 10% off regular room rates. Ages 55+.

Choice Hotels:Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban, Econo Lodge, Rhodeway Inn

Everyday. 10% discount with Mature Travelers rate. Ages 50+.? 20-30% discount with advanced reservations. Ages 60+.

Dollar Rental
A 10% discount for folks 50+.

Greyhound
5% discount on unrestricted passenger fares. Ages 62+.

Holiday Inn
Discounts at most locations of 10-30%

Hyatt
Save up to 50% at participating hotels. Ages 62+.

Marriott Hotels
A discount of at least 15% for ages 62+. Good seven days a week.

Motel 6
10% discount at over 900 locations. Ages 60+

National Car Rental
Every day. Call 1-800-CAR-RENT for details. Ages 50+.

Senior Discount at Restaurants:

Arby's
A 10% discount at participating locations. Ages 55+.

Burger King
A 10% discount at participating locations. Ages 60+.

Chili's
A 10% discount at participating locations. Ages 55+.

Hardee?s
Every day. 33-cent drinks. Ages 65+.

IHOP
A 10% discount at participating locations. Ages 55+.

Kroger
Day varies by location. 10% off. Ages 60+.

Long John Silvers
Discount for ages 55+ at participating locations.

McDonald's
Every day. Discounted senior coffee.

Mrs.Fields
A 10% discount at participating locations. Ages 60+.

Shoney?s
Every day. 10% discount. Ages 60+.

Taco Bell
Free drinks for seniors at participating locations.

TCBY
A 10% discount at participating locations. Ages 55+.

Wendy's
A 10% discount at participating locations. Ages 55+.

Senior Discount at Retail Stores:

Banana Republic
10% discount every day. Ages 50+. Discount and age may vary by location.

Bealls
Stores feature a 20-percent discount for customers 50 and over on the first Tuesday of every month.

Belks
First Tuesday of the month. 15% discount. Ages 55+.

Goody?s
Every Wednesday. 15% discount with some exclusions. Ages 55+.

Goodwill
10% discount one day a week for ages 55+. Specifics may vary by location.

Great Clips
Receive up to a $3 off the regular adult price for a haircut at most locations nationwide.

Jiffy Lube
Many locations offer a discount for ages 55+.

Kmart
Up to 20% discount on prescription medication. Ages 50+.

Kohl?s
Every Wednesday. 15% discount. Ages 62+. (Day may vary by store)

Rite Aid
Save10% off most purchases Tuesdays, plus 10% off cash prescriptions and Rite Aid brand products every day. Bonus: Get 20% off purchases the first Tuesday of the month.

Ross
10% off on Tuesdays for ages 55+ at participating locations.

SuperCuts
$2 off hair cut. Ages 60+.

Senior Discount on Entertainment:

Theme Parks:

Most theme parks offer senior discounts.? For example, Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida offers $3 off a one-day ticket for every adult over 50. Sea World-Orlando will give you the same discount. Ripley?s Believe-It-Or-Not in Orlando, Florida offers $2 off daily admission for those 55 and over.

Museums:

Ask for senior discounts at all museums, historic sites, and other tourist attractions.? Some samples:? The National D-Day Museum and CityPass tickets (which covers entrance to several attractions in a given city with one purchase),?

National Parks:

Free entrance to national parks with purchase of $10 America the Beautiful Senior Pass.

Banks:

Most banks advertise discounts for seniors beginning at age 50 or 55. Perks can include free or discounted checks, free travelers checks, free or discounted safety deposit boxes, and free or discounted bill pay.? Check with your local branches.

Do you have a senior discount that you want to add to the list?? Just leave a comment below and spread the word!

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