Should You Join AARP?

@LindaOHio (133145)
United States
September 17, 2023 2:47pm CST
Established in 1958, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has been looking out for seniors' interests and providing useful information and discounts for its members. Anyone over 50 years old can join. For $16 a year (a discount is offered for auto renewal) you can join. Your membership covers a second person in the household...for your spouse for example. You will receive two valuable publications with your membership -- AARP Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. In them you will find information on health, finance, travel, entertainment, ways to save, celebrity interviews, what's happening on Capitol Hill, the latest scams, car care, medical breakthroughs and so much more. I think the publications alone are worth the cost of joining. You will also receive discounts on restaurants, hotels, insurance, eye wear, etc. There is also an AARP Rewards Program in which you can earn points which can be exchanged for gift cards and more. For more information or to join, go to AARP.org. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons - AARP logo
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@Gilljane (2306)
• United Kingdom
18 Sep
It sounds like our AA in the UK
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
18 Sep
@Gilljane Kind of like our AAA.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
18 Sep
Not familiar with the AA.
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@Gilljane (2306)
• United Kingdom
18 Sep
@LindaOHio It's a membership for car repairs, outings etc
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@CarolDM (204819)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep
My Dad and sister were members for many years. Good benefits.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
20 Sep
I really enjoy the publications.
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@CarolDM (204819)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep
@LindaOHio That is great.
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@snowy22315 (160039)
• United States
17 Sep
I love their auto club. You can get a really long tow..and it is cheap to belong to it.
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@snowy22315 (160039)
• United States
18 Sep
@LindaOHio I actually have both, we never use AAA though. Friend pays, but I would personally just stick with AARP.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
18 Sep
We just joined the AAA. They had a good introductory offer.
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@JudyEv (315181)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Sep
We belong to a similar organisation in Australia and it's good value, not that we've done anything other than join.
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@JudyEv (315181)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Sep
@LindaOHio Yes, I'd guess so.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
18 Sep
Each country probably has its own organization.
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@Deepizzaguy (87195)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Sep
My relatives and myself have joined AARP a few years ago. AARP is a great company to deal with.
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@Deepizzaguy (87195)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Sep
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
18 Sep
Yes it certainly is.
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@RubyHawk (98128)
• Atlanta, Georgia
18 Sep
No, I wouldn’t care for it.
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@RubyHawk (98128)
• Atlanta, Georgia
18 Sep
@LindaOHio There would be little if anything I would use it for.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
18 Sep
That's OK. It's not for everyone.
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@celticeagle (149105)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Sep
Funny, I was just thinking about this yesterday. AARP does sound like a nice group to be a member of if you get out in the world and can use what they have to offer. I don't. I thought that the $16 was for the first year.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
17 Sep
No. It's $16 every year unless you grab a special or get auto renewal.
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@rebelann (109672)
• El Paso, Texas
17 Sep
I recently joined them but I have yet to find anything in there that I would use, I contacted the hartford through them but they're more expensive than Progressive, my ins, so I'm not using that feature. But you mentioned gift cards so I'll look into that, who knows, I might find good discounts of one or two.
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@rebelann (109672)
• El Paso, Texas
18 Sep
I'll check out the publications, maybe that'll be worth the money. I did check those gift cards but they aren't really worth it given the discounts I get at other sites for gift cards.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
18 Sep
I find a lot of useful info in the publications.
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@LeaPea2417 (36144)
• Toccoa, Georgia
17 Sep
My husband and I belong to AMAC. Have you heard of it?
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@LeaPea2417 (36144)
• Toccoa, Georgia
18 Sep
@LindaOHio It is the Conservative Branch.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
17 Sep
I think I've heard of it but don't know anything about it.
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@DWDavis (25407)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
17 Sep
I started receiving mailings from the AARP around my 50th birthday. I didn't join until I was actually ready to retire. If you take advantage of the discounts, you quickly recover the cost of membership and more.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
18 Sep
Yes, plus the information that's in the magazines is very helpful.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50143)
• United States
17 Sep
My daddy belonged to it.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50143)
• United States
17 Sep
@LindaOHio I’ve thought about joining, but haven’t yet.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
17 Sep
We've been members for years and years now.
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@RasmaSandra (67913)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Sep
I would like to join but I always forget and then don't have enough money to go around. Next month I will check them again and send in my yearly fee,
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
18 Sep
You are on a tight budget. I understand.
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@TheHorse (191791)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Sep
I get stuff from AARP but I haven't joined. Maybe I will one day.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
20 Sep
I enjoy reading the publications each month.
@Neil43 (3110)
18 Sep
If it accepts memebers all over the world, I will probably apply fo rit.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
18 Sep
I don't think they're global. You may have one in your country specifically for you.
@AmbiePam (77407)
• United States
17 Sep
I’m not old enough yet to join, but I know several people who have. Lou has talked a lot about it herself.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
17 Sep
Boy, you are just a youngster!
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@much2say (53443)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Sep
I've been meaning to look into this . . . we are of age now if it's 50+. So you would say it's very worth it?
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
17 Sep
I think it is. I love the publications.
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@jstory07 (128495)
• Roseburg, Oregon
17 Sep
I have never belonged. I keep saying I would look into it but never have.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
17 Sep
I like the publications the most.
@marlina (154924)
• Canada
17 Sep
My sister belongs.
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
17 Sep
I like all the things you get with it, especially the publications.
@wolfgirl569 (83194)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Sep
I think we let ours drop
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@LindaOHio (133145)
• United States
18 Sep
We keep them for the publications and the occasional discount.
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