CONSIDERING THE BILLIONS

of dollars spent in the U.S. each year on wrinkle-fighting lotions and cosmetic procedures, you'd think that we were a society that doesn't value old age.

But many corporations are willing to roll out the red carpet for their more senior customers, by offering them generous discounts and deals.

You don't need to be sporting a cane and a head full of gray hair to qualify. These days, "senior" discounts are offered to those as young as 50. So while you might not like the label, you'd be foolish to let your ego prevent you from cashing in on these bargains. After all, if you're going to get old, you might as well get old and rich.

When it comes to claiming senior discounts, the key advice is simple: Ask what's available. You could easily save 10% or more. To help you out, we've collected a selection of the available deals for each age milestone:

Age 50:

Age 55:

Age 60:

Age 62:

Age 65:

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