The average Social Security check paid out in 2018 was for $1,404, according to The Motley Fool. That works out to just $16,848 per year… hardly enough to get by comfortably on these days. And that’s before taxes! It’s no secret that retiring in today’s economy is harder than ever for seniors. The costs of healthcare, […]
Senior discounts
Ask These Restaurants for Senior Discounts
Here are some awesome senior discounts at popular restaurants: Applebees: 10% discount Burger King: 10% discount and discounts on drink items Chick-fil-A: 20% off during breakfast hours and 10% off during lunch/dinner hours Denny’s: senior menu with discounted prices IHOP: senior menu as well as 10% off Sonic: 10% discount Golden Corral: discounted menu prices […]
Seniors Can Get Help with Tech Tools
New technology is making it easier for older people to stay in touch with far-flung family, live independently and get help when they need it. “The more mobile it is, if it’s usable by young people, it’s usable by seniors,” says Leslie Smith, president and CEO of SeniorNet, which provides computer education to seniors in […]
Ask for … and Get … Senior Savings
Many restaurants offer dining discounts to seniors. This list has options for everyone, regardless of whether you feel like eating fast food or a steak dinner, but keep in mind that deals may vary based on location. And you may have to ask for the deals — they won’t necessarily be offered automatically. Culver’s Restaurants: […]
Get Senior Discounts at Many Restaurants
Take pride in your age and take advantage of the savings. Many restaurants have deals and discounts for citizens over a certain age. Pay attention to the age requirements, as they vary according to the establishment. We’ll continue to update this list. Applebee’s. Diners who are 60 and up used to get 10% to 15% […]
Seniors May Need to Ask About Dining Discounts
Lots of restaurants offer senior discounts on food, but not all of them advertise it. You may have to ask. Even so, it’s worth it to get a few bucks or more off of a meal, right? One website, theseniorlist.com keeps track of current discounts with dozens and dozens of listings. Some examples are: Applebee’s Senior […]
Seniors BlueBook a Gem
If you’re a senior citizen living in Colorado Springs, here’s an invaluable FREE resource for you. It’s called the Seniors BlueBook and it’s full of great information on everything from where to rent medical equipment to how to find home health care services. Whether you’re looking for a tax service or a place to get […]
Senior Center Offers Endless Options
Are you 55 or older? Do you want to challenge your brain by experiencing something new? Is the creative side of you ready to explore new worlds on a canvas? Are you looking for a fun social outlet? Have you wanted to participate in an exercise or dance class? Then the Colorado Springs Senior Center […]
Program Serves Cheap, Nutritious Lunch for Seniors
Consider Seven Options for Retirement Savings
We’ve all heard the warnings and are well aware that we should save more for retirement. It’s always a good time to take concrete steps to do just that. Uncle Sam wants you to save for retirement so much that the federal government has created a number of tax-advantaged retirement accounts, including popular choices such […]