Now I'm 50 what can I get free or discounts on

ariarnia

saga holidays?

Bronnie

Hmm! The whole package is pretty depressing really!!

ACID

sorry lol wasnt expectign funny relies lol

i meant as it benefits? discounts etc.

nothing personal

macman

ACID wrote: »

sorry lol wasnt expectign funny relies lol

i meant as it benefits? discounts etc.

nothing personal

Turning 50 does not entitle you to any state benefits that you wouldn't get at 49 or younger.
Most age related discounts kick in at pensionable age, not 50.

seven-day-weekend

However, as I think someone has already mentioned, she may be able to get cheaper car/house insurance through Saga and others.

Othrwise, afaik, nothing. 50 is the new 25 these days, it is not old, she has another 15 years before she reaches retirement age.

ariarnia

look at this:

http://www.seniorsdiscounts.co.uk/general/over-50-discounts-and-money-saving-advice.html

and this:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=113640

help at all?

Bronnie

With most of these over 50's savings accounts , supposed insurance deals etc, you'll still usually get a better deal on the regular market if you shop around. Some of them may offer a few side benefits/perks but you may not want them anyway. Bit of a waste of time mostly IMO.

margaretclare

TonyB wrote: »

Just look 'your age & a bit' & with a little 'Tongue in cheek exaggeration' you could probably qualify for 'Pensioner Specials' @ pubs & restaurants E.G. An excellent fish restaurant locally charges some £6.75 for normal helping,
but charge the Pensioner ( without any qualification ) the same for fish, chips peas, tea & bread & butter AND a sweet of the day. They seem to be more than happy with some fairly obvious abuse of the system, however, in fairness the helpings are smaller BUT the restaurant is always teeming with customers. Really depends on your moral stance!!!!

TonyB

And also depends on how highly you regard your general health and well-being.

A huge amount of calories in that meal that you quoted, Tony - ensuring that we die earlier due to obesity-related problems! All that sugar and fat, very little protein (the fish inside the batter), just solid fat and carbohydrate. Thanks but no thanks! I'd sooner go to McD's (perish the thought!)

margaretclare

ariarnia wrote: »

look at this:

http://www.seniorsdiscounts.co.uk/general/over-50-discounts-and-money-saving-advice.html

and this:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=113640

help at all?

I've commented on that horrible calorie-laden 'cheap' meal quoted by Tony in the thread above. Some things may be cheap but they're TOO cheap to be good for you!

Savvy_Sue

I've merged the two threads so all the information is in one place.