Free Stuff and Good Deals for Folks Over 50

Free Stuff and Good Deals for Folks Over 50

by Linda Bowman
Free Stuff and Good Deals for Folks Over 50

Free Stuff and Good Deals for Folks Over 50

by Linda Bowman

eBookThird Edition (Third Edition)

$8.49  $9.49 Save 11% Current price is $8.49, Original price is $9.49. You Save 11%.

Available on Compatible NOOK devices, the free NOOK App and in My Digital Library.
WANT A NOOK?  Explore Now

Related collections and offers


Overview

The completely revised 3rd edition of Free Stuff&Good Deals for Folks over 50 features goods and services that are either absolutely free or are such a fantastic deal, they won’t want to pass them up! And best of all, author and professional bargain hunter Linda Bowman shows them how to obtain their free gifts and incredible bargains quickly and easily. This fact-filled guide is packed with information on where to find:

• Free Entertainment
• Incredible Travel Bargains
• Free Health Care Information
• Prescription Medicine Discounts
• Free Financial, Investment and Tax Advice
• Free Educational Opportunities
• Sports, Fitness and Exercise Bargains
• Free Magazines, Newsletters, Catalogs and Books
• Free Medicare and Insurance Information
• Organizations and Associations for Folks over 50
. . . and much more!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781595808677
Publisher: Santa Monica Press
Publication date: 11/01/2007
Series: Free Stuff & Good Deals series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 240
File size: 418 KB

About the Author

Linda Bowman has been a featured bargain-hunting expert on QVC, television talk shows, and syndicated radio shows, and has been a featured expert columnist in such publications as Bottom Line and Money Worth. She is the author of four books in the Free Stuff series. She lives in Tucson, Arizona.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Have the Time of Your Life in the Prime of Your Life7
Ask and You Shall Receive12
Serious Shopping and Savings12
Remember the Internet!15
Chapter 1Let Us Entertain You (for Less!)17
Movies and Concerts18
Fairs and Expos19
Eat for Cheap (or Free)20
Savings at Unusual Restaurants25
Tourist Attractions26
Visit a Magic Kingdom for Less28
Watch and Wager for Less31
If You're Looking for Culture32
Cultural Attractions33
Washington, D.C. for Free37
Nature38
Museums39
Sporting Events42
Chapter 2Sports, Fitness and Exercise45
Calling All Athletes46
State Competitions46
The National Senior Sports Association49
Tennis--The Sport for a Lifetime50
Run for Your Life51
Take Yourself Out to the Ball Game52
If You're on a Roll, Bowl52
Walk for Health53
The Classic Game of Golf57
You're Never Too Old to Ski58
Cross-Country Skiing61
Dancing63
Stay in Shape with Swimming63
Volkssporting64
Non-Stress Exercise65
Chapter 3"Time of Your Life" Travel67
Traveling for Free69
Home Exchange72
House-Sitting73
Planning Trips and Using Travel Agencies74
Doing It Yourself77
Travel Agencies, Clubs and Organizations for 50+ Travelers79
Experienced Travel Companies79
The Alternatives to Solitude81
Where to Stay: Hotel, Motel and Resort Bargains84
If You Don't Want to Stay in a Hotel94
Camping97
Bed and Breakfasts99
More Clubs for Mature Travelers100
Fly and Save Money102
Airline Discounts104
U.S. Regional Airlines109
Canadian Airlines110
European Airlines110
Take a Cruise for Less112
Cruises for Seniors114
Special Interest Cruises115
Bus and Railroad Excursions117
Renting a Car120
Group Tour Programs121
Tips for Traveling Abroad123
Traveling with the Grandkids126
Adventure Travel128
Pedal Power: Bike Trails131
U.S. National Park System and Recreational Areas132
The Golden Passports134
Chapter 4Your Finances, Retirement and Insurance Made Easy137
Free Stuff from the Bank138
Tax Relief140
Retirement Recommendations142
Where to Go for Answers on Medicare and Insurance148
Automobile Insurance152
Chapter 5You're Never Too Old to Learn153
Learning Centers154
Auditing Seniors155
Travel and Learn166
Go to the Head of the Class169
Stress-Free Learning174
Chapter 6Here's to Your Health177
Books and Information on Health179
Health Newsletters183
National Organizations and Prevention Programs184
Don't Lose Your Sight188
Keeping Your Skin Healthy191
What You Should Know About Breast Cancer191
Pay Attention to Your Prostate192
Don't Boo-Hoo the Flu193
Taking Care of Your Teeth194
Help for Hearing195
Live for Tomorrow--Quit Smoking Today198
Relieving Your Aching Feet and Back200
Wear a "Real" Lifesaver200
Discounts on Drugs201
Chapter 7Associations and Organizations That Work for Mature Adults205
Federal Agencies206
State Agencies210
More Public Agencies217
Private Organizations219
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews