2019-03-01 Money

MARCH 2019 MONEY.COM (^29)
HOMEAWAY
The popular vacation booking
website, which is similar to
Airbnb, has a corresponding
app with high-quality photos
of listings that are easy to
scroll through. The app also
stores important information
that you want to keep close at
hand; even if you’re off-line,
you can still access things
like Wi-Fi passwords and
rental check-in instructions
should you forget to bring
them with you. The
HomeAway app makes
booking comfortable
vacation accommodations
painless for retirees who
don’t want the responsibility
of owning an expensive
second home. But if you do
own a vacation house? You
can rent it out on HomeAway
too.Available for iPhone and
Android.
SENIOR DISCOUNTS
One of the best parts of get-
ting older is that you’re eligi-
ble for all kinds of deals. If you
aren’t an AARP member, this
app shows you other kinds of
bargains as well. Many people
assume senior citizen dis-
counts are for people 65 and
older, but this app includes
offers and savings available
to those age 55 and up too.
While some reviews have
pointed out that it can be
glitchy at times, it categorizes
discounts by age and type,
which keeps it simple and
easy to use.Available for
iPhone and Android.
GOOGLE MAPS
(Parking Spot Reminders)
Remembering where you
parked your car is hard for
everyone. That’s why Google
LUMOSITY
Staying mentally sharp is important to maintaining
quality of life as you age, and Lumosity is one of the
most popular “brain training” and memory apps out
there, with a 4.7 rating in the iOS App Store. It offers
a wide variety of brainteasers and puzzles that pro-
ponents say enhance cognitive skills like problem-
solving and critical thinking. You can also take a free
“fit test” to see how your mental muscles measure
up to those of other people your age.
Available for iPhone and Android.