Cell Phone Service Discounts
Verizon Wireless offers active service members and veterans 15 percent off your monthly service and 25 percent off selected accessories. There are also discounts available on home phone, internet and television combo packages.
New Car Discounts
Almost every major auto retailer offers discounts, special financing or reduced rates when purchasing a new car. Ford, Toyota and Harley Davidson offer a $500 discount on the purchase of a new vehicle. Jiffy Lube offers a 25 percent discount on all services.
Free Checking Accounts
Anyone who’s ever served in the U.S. military is eligible for an account at USAA. Spouses and children are also eligible for USAA. USAA is pretty much the gold-standard when it comes to banking and insurance discounts. Some of the perks of becoming a member of USAA are: no minimum balances, free savings and checking accounts, as well as free checks and overdraft protection. Their auto and renter’s insurance premiums are highly competitive too.
If USAA is in first place for military discounts, then Chase bank isn’t far behind. Their Premier Plus checking is normally $12 a month, but it’s free for active-duty military and retired Veterans with an ID card. In addition to no-fee checking, Chase’s Premier Plus comes with free checks and ATM withdrawals.
The key to taking advantage of the many military discounts available is simply to ask. I’ve found that employees often don’t know a military discount is available until someone asks for it. The key is patience, politeness and being able to gracefully accept a “no.” With a little planning and research, veterans can save a lot on travel by taking advantage of the discounts mentioned above.
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