Seniors are now taking better advantage of discounts – but 50-somethings nab better deals than you'd think

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Women in their 50s are getting candid online about using senior discounts, and more people are talking about the age-related savings in Yelp reviews.
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  • As inflation soars, more older people are taking advantage of senior discounts offered at retail stores, restaurants, and more, the Washington Post reports.
  • Some 50-somethings have taken to TikTok to share that they're cashing in on savings offered by senior discounts.
  • Insider compiled a list of places that offer senior discounts to people starting their 50s.

Offering discounts builds loyalty, one marketing expert told the Post. "When businesses are offering that, it is a feeling of like, 'I'm part of this special group … I'm being recognized and being rewarded.'

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Read the full Washington Post story here.

Ross Dress for Less: 10% off on Tuesdays for ages 55-plus

Shoppers stand in front of Ross Dress for Less discount retail store in Miami Beach, Florida.
Shoppers stand in front of Ross Dress for Less discount retail store in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Delta Airlines: 10% off select flights for ages 55-plus

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A Delta plane.
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AT&T: Discounted unlimited plans for ages 55-plus

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Carnival: Offers "exclusive savings" for ages 55-plus

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The water slide onboard the Carnival Conquest in 2007.
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Banana Republic: Varying discounts for ages 50-plus

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Hertz: Up to 25% off base rates for ages 50-plus

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Verizon: Discounted unlimited plans for ages 55-plus

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Goodwill: Between 10% and 25% off one day a week for ages 55-plus

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Whataburger: Free small coffee or kid's soft drink with any entrée for ages 55-plus that ask for the "Club55" discount.

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IHOP: Discounted senior menu for ages 55-plus

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