AARP Rewards Online Community Budget Contest 2025

I use my grocery store card whenever I shop and save the rewards points for gas. This month I filled my car's gas tank up for 11c a gallon!

I have used a number of the gift cards to save on travel and some dining expenses. For example, I am on a quest to ride all the rails Amtrak serves. I buy the USA Rail Pass in the spring while on sale and use Amtrak gift cards to pay for it. I also buy Uber gift cards to pay for my local transit on those trips.

  I use AARP coupons and often utilize their specific discounts at the designated stores. I can often pair that with the special discounted days of the retailer. Many shops offer senior discounts on specific days of the week. You need to ask the stores what days these are as many times it's not posted. Layering these discounts can be huge on big ticket items. Just ask your retailers what days are designated for seniors and shop away. I also use my AARP reward points for purchasing gift cards or use them to enter into the AARP sweepstakes instant wins. Unfortunately, I haven't won on any of the instant sweepstakes as of yet. But, you can't win if you don't play....

Good reminders of many common-sense avenues towards financial consciousness and the achievement of savings.

Using points for travel. Discounted gift cards for all sorts of stuff I am going to spend money on anyway.  Stocking up on groceries when on sale. Unplugging electronic devices when not in use. 

I’ve been couponing over 50 years; rebates are super easy & makes a difference in my budget each & every month! Makes me happy to see savings with minimal effort.

Love seeing newbies do the same!

We use AARP rewards and the local discounts for everyday expenses, food, dinner, clothing, entertainment, travel and gifts.  We saved Zappos and DSW gift cards and bought two pairs of new sandals last summer.  We saved up Kohl's gift cards and bought some essentials during a sale event.  We saved up our Outback Restaurant gift cards and took friends out to dinner a few months ago.  My husband and I also volunteer for several non-profits supporting seniors and veterans and have used our rewards gift cards to purchase pizza their events.  We are currently saving Bass Pro Shop gift cards for some outdoor clothing and supplies. The AARP Rewards program has been a blessing.  Thank you.

My wife uses many of the AARP Rewards gift certificates, but my favorites are Home Depot and Lowes.  Thank you for also offering my favorites.

 My wife uses many of the gift certificates, but my favorites are Home Depot and Lowes - thanks for including my favorites as well as hers.

 I use the Rewards gift cards to buy things I need.  For example, this year I needed a new winter coat.  With the Columbia AARP Reward gift cards, I was able to buy the coat I wanted at less than half price by ordering the coat on sale from Columbia and using the Rewards Columbia gift certificates for even more savings.  AARP Rewards are great - I hope they continue this program for a long time.