[Marcella]

That is pitting one generation against another one. Take from one to give to another - does that solution sound familiar? The problem is JOBS, not seniors. If jobs were available, young people could work.

Just using a number for seniors ignores those seniors who are barely getting by. In many cases, seniors live on a fixed income so it is going to stay at that amount. Prices go up but their money doesn't go up.

I grocery shop at Kroger and they give a small discount to seniors. Food is expensive so that discount is a good thing.

[wayoverthehill]

I love the Kroger senior discount. I live alone on approximately $18K a year and have calculated that I save at least $5-7 a month with the Kroger discount. Plus I have found that most of the Kroger brand products are every bit as good as the major name brands. I don’t go to movies or eat out much so this is the main venue where I can save some money. I can get my gas cheaper too at Kroger.

Maybe one of these days interest rates will go above zero and I can be a little freer with my money. But I’m not holding my breath!