Senior Special Section: We hope all of you had a wonderful Father's Day. This week we bring you information on discounted banking services for seniors.

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Senior Banking

Many people may not realize that many banking institutions provide special services for seniors. Not only do banks offer senior checking programs that offer discounted benefits beyond those of their standard checking services, but they may also have full service money management services available that are designed specifically for older adults' needs.

Most of these programs are available to seniors aged 50 or 55 and older and the benefits can typically be found on the bank's web site, but you can also inquire in person or through the toll free number.

When researching a bank's benefits for seniors, it is best to look at the standard offers for regular checking accounts and then compare those with the extras you may receive in the senior program. Some of the same benefits may be found with other checking programs, so look for the one that is right for you. Be sure to read the fine print and ask questions if you are unsure of the program details and requirements. Here are some of the extras you may receive with a bank's senior program:

-Free or discounted personalized checks
-No fee Travelers Cheques
-Free personal money orders and cashier's checks
-No minimum daily balance requirements
-Free or discounted Bill Pay
-Preferred interest options on checking balances
-Preferred rates on Money Market Savings, CDs and IRAs
-Preferred rates on select loans and lines of credit
-Extra savings accounts
-Special check cards
-Free or discounted safe deposit box
-Free stop payment, money order and bond redemption services
-Overdraft protection options
-Unlimited check writing with no per item fees
-Free or discounted identity protection

Below are some senior programs offered by some of the major banks:
Bank of America Advantage for Seniors (For Seniors 55 and older.)
http://www.bankofamerica.com
SunTrust Select 50 Checking (For Seniors 50 and older.)
https://www.suntrust.com
Wachovia Crown Classic Banking and Access Fifty Checking (For Seniors 50 and older.)
http://www.wachovia.com
Wells Fargo Elder Services
https://www.wellsfargo.com

Do you know of a senior discount that we don't? Tell us and you could win: $100.
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Quality Inn offers SeniorDiscounts Card Members a 20%-30% savings at all of its hotels across the United States. Simply call the toll free number 800-4CHOICE and quote the discount #00062600. Card members can also save online by going to www.choicehotels.com and entering the code in the Special Rate ID field.

Add a Discount Challenge

Each week in this newsletter we announce a new winner in the Add A Discount Challenge. Let your fellow senior discounters know about any new discounts you find and keep those discounts coming.

We are looking for any and all NEW Senior Discounts. This means discounts that we don't already have on our web site. Ask at your favorite place of business and find out if it offers a senior discount. If it does, simply submit it on our web site. Click here.

You can also tell us about businesses you think would be interested in offering a senior discount. Provide us with the businesses' information and we will contact that business and invite it to offer a senior discount. The more discounts you enter, the better your chances of winning. Click here.

As always, we greatly appreciate your participation in adding value to our service.

Our winner this week, Lorraine Karmonocky of Ocala, FL will receive a one year SeniorDiscounts Card membership. Lorraine, please e-mail us at: newsletter@seniordiscounts.com to claim your prize.

Weekly Internet Challenge

Answer the trivia question and you will be entered to WIN a complimentary SeniorDiscounts Card Membership with included SeniorDiscounts Guide Book.

This Week's Challenge:
Who won the Soccer/Football World cup in 2002?

To answer: Click Here and tell us your answer to the Weekly Challenge. Good luck.

Last Week's Challenge Question:
Who was the woman who first proposed the idea of a "father's day"?
Last Week's Challenge Answer:
Mrs. (Sonora) or John B. Dodd, of Washington State.

Our winner this week, Brenda Dunteman of Joliet, IL will receive a one year SeniorDiscounts Card membership. Brenda, please e-mail us at: newsletter@seniordiscounts.com to claim your prize.

Corrections Challenge

We can always use help keeping our database of discounts current and our web site free of errors. If you find a discount that is not correct, no longer valid, or an error on our web site, let us know and we will send you a gift. Just e-mail us at: mistakes@seniordiscounts.com with the mistake you have found and please include a correction if applicable. We appreciate your help.

Football (Soccer) is all very well as a game for rough girls, but is hardly suitable for delicate boys. - Oscar Wilde

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