AARP Rewards Online Community Smart Saver Contest

 I comparison shop for the best deal on a product using yahoo, google, or other shopping comparison tools for the lowest total price.  Then I search the web for coupon codes to see if I can find a further discount.  Then I determine if the website has a rewards program and I sign up for it.  Then I check with AARP and see if I can obtain a discounted gift card by using AARP Points or by simply purchasing a discounted gift card.

I so appreciate the 3 gift cards that I am able to redeem each month--thank you! 

My husband and I also garden during the summer months and freeze what we can to carry us over through the winter. Produce from our garden tastes so much better and is healthier for you, too!

Hi.  I believe the best deal going is buying a rotisserie chicken at Sam's club or Costco.  I warm it up, and have my favorite pieces for dinner.  One night I have a chicken salad.  Then I make a delicious chicken vegetable  or matzah  ball soup with the rest of it.  I do the same when my kids are over, only then I start with two chickens.  

I save money by making a refreshing drink at home. Pomegranate juice is healthy but can be pricey, with the Pom brand costing around $10 a bottle, and it’s a bit strong to drink straight. Instead, I use 4C Green Tea with honey powdered mix, buying the large canister that lasts about two weeks. I make it slightly weaker by mixing four scoops into three quarts of water so it’s not overly sweet. When I pour a glass, I fill it about three-quarters with iced tea and top it off with pomegranate juice. Served ice cold on a warm day, it’s the most refreshing drink I’ve ever had. Cranberry juice is also a great substitute for pomegranate juice.

I save money by paying my credit card bills off monthly; I never carry a balance. Saves me all that interest on my "no annual fee" credit card.

I just learned from a customer where I work: print off the gift cards that you earn for taking quizzes and gather, in order by store, in a file folder. Always carry that file folder and save your gift card coupons neatly. Makes it so much simpler for you and for the person at the cash register.

I like to save money by freezing any extra water from boiled dry beans, or cans of vegetables. I freeze it and use it later for making soup broth.

I use my AARP app for finding deals on Gift cards, I use apps like Fetch and MyPoints to earn gift cards for Starbucks and we use that for occasional treats!  We also do direct deposit into our savings and maximize our 401k contributions to save for our future! 

I save certain dollar bills that have my favorite letter on them.  I have saved over $200.00 since May 2025.

Besides the movies & games provided by AARP & the senior center in our city that provides a multitude of activities weekly, our nearby movie theater has discount Tuesdays. We also buy gift cards at Kroger for birthday & Christmas gifts or for stores/restaurants. Our grocery store provides 4x the points off gas for groceries purchased on certain days of the week. And don't forget to clip the store's virtual coupons. And of course we use store & restaurant apps to get discounts or free items. We use our credit card for all purchases & pay it off at the end of the month then a couple times per year we convert the cc points to money that we apply against our credit card balance. Our city provides a discount on water & property taxes for those over 65 so be sure to check with your town. I have also been able to build enough points for a couple $25 gift certificates from Fetch for scanning receipts. I think I'll look into a few others I've seen but haven't tried. 

When I go out restaurants, I eat half of my meal and take the leftovers home for the next day. Also, when possible, I dine during the lunch hour or happy hour specials.