5 great discount sites for seniors

One of the great benefits of being a senior is taking advantage of senior discounts. Many places offer a certain percentage off of your purchase, like big box stores, restaurants, and even car rentals. But, with so many deals out there, how do you know where to look for the best ones? Try these five great discount sites for seniors:

1. Brad’s Deals

This website creates a long list of discounts for seniors. From restaurants like Denny’s and Boston Market to retail and clothing discounts, they’re all here. Not only does Brad’s Deals curate a list specific to seniors, it shares what percentage off your purchase you can get for showing your ID as well as what age you must be to take advantage of the discount. You’ll also find links to the specific deal providers so you can get more information, check out a menu, or peruse their offerings. Just head to bradsdeals.com and type in “senior discount” in the search bar to see what’s available near you.

2. The Senior List

This aptly-named website creates a yearly roundup of discounts available to seniors. It includes grocery stores like Albertsons and Fred Meyer. Here you can look into prescription drug retailers such as Rite Aid and AARP that offer discount clubs or reward programs for seniors. There are also plenty of restaurants like Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., A&W and Applebee​’s, as well as retail and apparel deals. This is a great website to scroll through if you’re heading to a local mall and want to get deals on lunch as well as shopping. Check out The Senior List.

3. Sciddy

If you’re a tech-savvy senior, consider downloading the Sciddy app. You can enter your location or use the automatic GPS feature and you’ll soon see a wide variety of senior discounts available for people age 50+ in your area. If new discounts are available, you’ll receive a notification and you can even filter through specific categories to denote the deals you are interested in. The app costs about a dollar, but if you use the discounts you’ll make that money back and more in no time.

4. AARP Member Discounts

If you are a member of AARP, you have access to a plethora of discounts. This website hosts more than your run-of-the-mill options. Some unique deals include 15 percent off services and products at The UPS Store, coupons to Schwan’s Home Service, and more. Looking for discounts on dinner and a show? Hoping to get less expensive groceries or home decor? Try the AARP Member Discounts.

5. Retired Brains 

Have you ever wanted to take a cruise, head to a tropical locale or hop on a plane for cheap? Check out Retired Brains. You’ll find deals on hotels, flights and more, as well as advice on travel insurance, assistance for seniors while traveling and more. If you’ve got some wanderlust, don’t hesitate to browse Retired Brains and start planning your next getaway.