Costco, Walmart & 8 Other Stores With Perks That Retirees Should Take Advantage Of
Living on a fixed income can be a challenge, so it’s important to shop wisely. Many retailers make this a little easier by providing perks exclusive to seniors, while others simply offer everyday low prices you don’t want to miss.
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From free rewards programs that offer discounts to special savings days, you can cut costs by simply knowing where and when to shop. Here’s a look at 10 retailers that offer discounts retirees should cash in on.
Amazon
If you receive Medicaid or any other qualifying government assistance, you may be eligible for a discounted Amazon Prime membership.
Eligible recipients can get Prime for just $3.50 per month for the first three months, and $6.99 thereafter.
Costco
Your Costco membership can amount to serious savings in a variety of categories. For example, you can save up to 80% on a wide-variety of popular medications at the Costco Pharmacy.
That’s just the beginning, as buying the store’s Kirkland brand items can also be notably cost effective.
For example, a 149-fluid ounce container of Tide Free and Gentle laundry detergent is $22.99 at Target — i.e., $0.15 per fluid ounce. However, Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean and Free Clear detergent is $19.99 for a 194-fluid ounce container at Costco, which breaks down to just $0.10 per fluid ounce.
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CVS
Shoppers 60 and older are eligible for a variety of deals and offers just for older adults as part of the free ExtraCare program.
You’ll also get birthday rewards, 2% back in ExtraBucks Rewards on purchases and $4 off your first purchase after enrolling.
Additionally, CVS offers no-cost vaccines with most Medicare plans.
Fred Meyer
On the first Tuesday of each month, seniors ages 55 and up can take an additional 10% off select items.
Kohl’s
Shoppers ages 60 and up receive a 15% discount on qualifying in-store purchases every Wednesday.
Michaels
Register for Michaels Rewards and receive a senior discount of 10% off your entire purchase — including sale items — online and in-store every day.
Ross Dress For Less
Customers 55 years old and up are eligible for a 10% discount every Tuesday.
Target
Target Optical offers exclusive discounts to AARP members. This includes an extra 10% off contact lenses, 50% off additional pairs of prescription eyewear or sunglass purchases and an extra $10 off eyewear.
Additionally, opening a Target Circle card can allow you to save 5% on purchases every day. Choose from a credit card, debit card or reloadable account to receive this benefit and a variety of others.
Walgreens
Those 55 years old and up can join myWalgreens for free and access exclusive senior savings. This includes a Seniors Day discount once a monthly on the first Tuesday of the month.
Walmart
If you’re an AARP member, you can get $20 off a Walmart+ annual membership.
This comes with a variety of benefits, including free delivery from your Walmart store, free shipping with no order minimum, fuel discounts, a complimentary Paramount-plus subscription, free returns from home, 25% off every day at Burger King, and more.
Alternately, if you’re not an AARP member, but receive Medicaid or other qualifying forms of government assistance, you can get a Walmart+ membership for $6.47 per month or $49 per year.
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