AARP Rewards Online Community Budget Contest 2025

AARP discounts for restaurants, a variety for travel and general services help take the sting out of spendings. The articles on budgeting, helpful videos, quizzes to earn  rewards and multiple gift card categories a plus! 

I I've had to learn how to live on one income since  my husband passed 

 It has been difficult  sometimes.  I save money  by checking out grocery ads and go  where to save. Coupons are like gold to me.

 My mom taught me to always  look ahead at items  that I use frequently and  when on special stock up. That saves money. My mother  had me in the kitchen to help when I was needed. She showed me how to cook homemade. I am grateful for learning to get by. AARP puts out  articles about amazing ways to build a budget and how to stick to it

I always ask if an AARP discount is given there. If so I will likely return. I've been a member with AARP for a long time  and look for the magazine to read it from front  to back. I learn something new every day. I think I have been watching what has happened to our economy and pray that us elderly people will get through  it one way or another. 

I enjoy earning points playing the AARP games and surveys. With the points I am able to purchase gift cards which I can use to purchase gifts for my family and friends all year long. I have always tried to shop locally but now with my AARP mobile app it is so much easier finding local businesses.

I buy gift cards for the grocery store and pharmacy at a discount on the AARP site to save on things I need to buy. Combined with digital coupons from the store apps, and I save even more. 

I sign up for all reward program and cash in once I build up my rewards. Digital coupons make it easy to save money also on everyday products.

We purchase cruise line gift cards at the discounted AARP rate and use them to pay for our cruises!  It has saved us so much money! 

I use my AARP rewards for discount coupons. Always check for AARP discounts when traveling. Have save a lot over the years which makes my budget very happy! $$$$  😀  💵 👌 😎 😍 

  Using the rewards program to find local deals helps me save on so much, from dining to car repair.  It is a great resource and I love that the gift cards for points and purchase are so varied in the program.  Any and all savings are appreciated!

I stick to my budget by making a shopping list and sticking to it. 

II shop at stores that offer Buy one get one free for groceries and plan my weekly menus around that so it keeps my pantry stocked. I do use digital and paper coupons for additional savings. I keep an eye on the calendar for the things I need for upcoming gifts for weddings, birthdays, holidays, etc. so I can watch for sales to get the best price. I love clearance sections where prices are reduced. I do enjoy eating out occasionally but only when there is coupons or special deals at restaurants. I like to make my money work for me so I can save extra. My grandmother always said to save for rainy days ane a bargain isn't a bargain unless it is something you really need.