1. Frugal Living with Senior Discounts

                                                                    
Senior Discounts — This collection of links comes from the Frugal Living section at About.com. Listed are places around the country – from movie theaters and fast food to airlines and car companies – that offer a discount to senior citizens.

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

Best Western: At least 10% off regular room rates. Late checkouts and other offers also available. AARP or Ages 55+.

Budget Rent a Car: Up to 20% off rates (both standard and promotional). Must be AARP member.

Burger King: Discounts vary by location. Often a free or discounted drink.

Chick-Fil-A: Offer varies by location.

Chili's: A 10% discount at participating locations. 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 (Sixty Plus Rate).

AMC Theaters: Discount on Tuesdays. Ages 60+.

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

Applebees: A 10% discount with free Golden Apple Card.

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

Avis: Up to 25% off. Must be AARP member.

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

Denny's: AARP members get a 20% discount off the total check amount from 4pm-10pm. Coffee is $1 a cup round the clock for members and guests.

DoubleTree: Ages 62+ are eligible for the senior rate.

Enterprise: 5% off rental, plus free upgrade; 20% in Florida. AARP members only.

Farm Fresh: 5% off Tuesdays and Thursdays.55+.

Goody’s: Join Club 50 Plus (free), and get 20% off every Tuesday.

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

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

Hampton Inn: AARP members get up to 10% off best available rate.

Hardee’s: Offer varies by location.

Harris Teeter: 5% off every Thursday (with store card). Ages 60+.

Hertz: Up to 25% off rates for AARP members.

Holiday Inn Express: Get a discount at participating locations. Ages 62+.

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

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

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

Kellogg's: Special coupons just for AARP members.

Kohl’s: Every Wednesday. 15% discount. Ages 62+.

Kroger: Day and age requirement varies by location. 10% off total order.

Landry Restaurants: Bubba Gump, Chart House, Claim Jumper, Landry's Seafood, Rainforest Cafe, Saltgrass Steakhouse and more. 10% off food and drinks for up to six people. Excludes alcohol.

La Quinta: AARP members save up to 10%. Also a senior discount rate for ages 65+.

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

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

McDonald's: Everyday. Discounted senior coffee.

Michael's: Save 10% on regular and sale-priced purchases with AARP card. Some exclusions apply.

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

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

National Car Rental: Everyday. Call 1-800-CAR-RENT for details. Ages 50+. AARP members save up to 25%.

National Parks: Free entrance to national parks with purchase of $10 Senior Pass.

Norwegian Cruise Line: 5% discount for AARP members. Must book nine months in advance.

Radisson: 10% off the standard rate. Ages 60+.

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

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

Shoney’s: Everyday. 10% discount. Ages 60+.

Starwood Hotels - aloft, Elements, Four Points, Sheraton, St. Regis, W Hotels, Westin. Up to 20% off best available rates. AARP members or 50+.

Steinmart: A 10% discount the first Monday of every month.

SuperCuts: $2 off hair cut. Ages 60+.

Taco Bell: Free drinks for seniors at participating locations.

Tanger Outlets: Free coupon book for AARP members. Includes discounts of up to 20% off.

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

Teleflora: A 20% discount everyday for AARP members.

Wendy's: A free drink at some locations. Ages 55+.

Wyndham - Baymont, Days Inn, Howard Johnson, Hawthorn Suites, Knights Inn, Microtel, Ramada, Super 8, Travelodge, and Wingate by Wyndham. AARP members get up to 20% off of the best available rate. Non-members ages 50+ get 10% off.