AARP Rewards Online Community Budget Contest 2025

I like using the giftcards, using ideas from videos, and also using discounts (such as the local discounts that cost 500 points).

Keep adding more retailers and discounts, AARP!

we do not go out to eat however we do order for delivery from Domino's ocassionally and the gift card helps keep the cost down.

I love the $50.00 gift cards for only $35.00! I buy them for my family for their birthdays and holidays as well. I enter mostly all of the sweepstakes with the points that I earn. Thank you for allowing me to save!! Bonnie

 I used AARP travel to get cheaper flights. It saved me a lot of money when I am trying to travel somewhere far and away. 

I try to buy things on sale,use gifts cards that I got a percentage off to buy & try to win free ones from AARP & use any of my discounts available.

AARP rewards have taught me how to save money for restaurants, travel and everyday living through quizzes and videos. You are never to old to learn how to save money. I love the AARP rewards program. AARP also helps my mind stay sharp.

  I use AARP Rewards to watch videos and take quizzes to earn points that I can redeem for discount savings at many places. I also enter sweepstakes with AARP points and occasionally win an additional savings. Each month AARP provides extra bonus discounts for completing about three specific sections of videos and quiz challenges. I have learned savings, scam, cooking and healthy lifestyle tips as well for additional "invisible" savings. I enjoy using AARP Rewards almost every day.

I purchase a lot of Home Depot gift cards. The discount really helps me fund all my gardening needs. 

   I will try to buy gift cards at a discount rate plus I will use my rewards to discounts off cards. When we go out to eat we have our dinner menu at lunch because lunch is cheaper than dinner. We also look for restaurant coupons and use store coupons all the time.

It has been said that there are four necessary life expenses: housing, utilities, food, and transportation. Housing is naturally a big line-item in anyone's budget, however, my cost is half that of my neighbor. Just by having a roommate, I save hundreds every month. The same logic applies to utilities. This frees up spending for other things, such as gift cards purchased at a discount through AARP. I save at least $25 a month by purchasing five $25 gift cards for a discount price of $20 a card. Not only do I buy gift cards to restaurants, but I buy grocery store gift cards. By using discount gift cards at the grocery store, I am able to purchase more goods for the same amount. I even have begun to purchase private-label products to save even more. My favorite money-saving tip is to buy frozen produce, since it does not spoil as quickly as fresh produce. If you ever find yourself throwing away spoiled food, give frozen produce a try. Finally, for transportation I have downloaded the mobile apps for my most frequented gas stations. I save at least a dime a gallon compared to the old way. It may not seem like a lot, however it does not take a lot of effort. Saving money is seldomly regrettable!