AARP Rewards Online Community Budget Contest 2025

[AARPTeri]

Share how you use AARP Rewards as a smart way to stick to your budget and save money for a chance to win! 

Simply reply to this post telling us about how you have been able to reduce the cost of everyday expenses like travel, gifts, fast-casual meals (ex: Chipotle, Dominos, Panera), and/or online purchases and how the AARP Rewards programs have become an easy, low-effort way to stretch your budget further and stay financially mindful.

The contest will run beginning on Monday, May 5th – Friday, May 30, 2025.  Official Rules - https://community.aarp.org/t5/AARP-Rewards-Connect/AARP-Rewards-Online-Community-Budget-Contest-2025...

[usagypsy]

 I exercise my brain with the games, learn from the videos and quizzes while earning rewards points. I've definitely saved money between using the points for discount coupons and occasionally getting an offered item which I've used .myself or given as gifts. It's a "win-win"--thanks for the program! 

[RaquelM94751]

I keep up with earning points to cash in for gift cards and enter the sweepstakes. I also enjoy learning with the short quizes and content about how to improve my health. I use the movies for grownups instead of going to the movies. I have also listened to concerts and do the meditation and physical workouts in AARP which saves me paying for those activities at a gym or center.

[AARPConsumerCare]

That's awesome to hear, RaquelM94751. You're definitely maximizing your savings with the free content. Thanks for sharing! - Brandon C.

[d525554b]

 I love saving money wherever I can and one of the ways is by doing the AARP quizzes and watching the videos.  I also learn alot while doing them.  I then cash out my points for gift cards, usually to restaurants.  It's nice to eat out but save money at the same time.  I've also bought discounted gift cards from AARP when they have their daily gift card special that is steeply discounted.  Love it.  Thank you so much AARP.  

[AARPConsumerCare]

You're welcome, d525554b! The restaurant gift cards are my favorite too. Thanks for participating in AARP Rewards! - Brandon C.

[mz4814]

Earning points via videos and quizzes and redeeming them for gift cards and sweepstakes entries is a Win Win!  I learn from the earning activities and save money on the redemptions. 

[AARPConsumerCare]

mz4814 Happy to hear that not only are you an active AARP Rewards participant, but you're also finding value in the content! - Christy C. 

[TammyM151840]

I just signed up recently. We have save on ATT bill in the past when my mom was a member. I plan on using my points on gift cards 

[AndrewZ479660]

I enjoy earning point through the Quizzes and spending them on gift cards for places like Cold Stone Creamery and Panera to treat the grandkids. 

[AARPConsumerCare]

AndrewZ479660 It so great to hear you're able to leverage AARP Rewards to treat your family! - Christy C. 

[JessicaW241427]

I use my reward points to get gift cards to use on my children! 

[AARPConsumerCare]

JessicaW241427 AARP Rewards is a great way to save some money! Thanks for sharing. - Christy C. 

[Linda2000]

II use the points that I earn by watching videos and taking quizzes to redeem for gift cards that I use to reduce my cost for shopping and eating out.  Occasionally, I will use points for free magazine subscriptions which saves a lot of money.  I also enter the instant wins for the chance to earn an extra way to save money on my shopping and eating.

[AARPConsumerCare]

Linda2000 It sounds like you're using AARP Rewards for some great savings! Thanks for sharing. - Christy C. 

[Mattson]

I've purchased discounted gift cards to use which always helps me save - especially the Lowes cards to purchase plants for the season!

[AARPConsumerCare]

Mattson Wonderful! May your thumbs be green and your garden thrive! - Christy C. 

[t309457w]

Love learning and saving at AARP! Thank you!

[DN36535]

I have used the points in my rewards account towards gift cards at multiple retail and restaurant locations which is a savings on everything purchased!

[PhillipsFamily]

Earning rewards points on AARP is quick and easy; there are so many ways to age gracefully by taking quizes and watching their videos that teach you something new every day. Most recently, both my husband and I have used our rewards points to purchase gift cards to local casual restaurants while we were evacuated the past 3 months due to the Eaton fire in SoCal. In fact, dining out was one of the highlights we enjoyed and, although we returned 3 wks ago, we're not rushing to start cooking again!

[ronvogel]

I stick to my budget and save money by using AARP Rewards and getting free gift cards, or buying gift cards at reduced prices.  For a long time, we would save at least 10% by buying Princess gift cards, and it made the cruises just that much more fun.  While the discount did get lower over time, and eventually those particular cruise gift cards are no longer available, they easily saved us $1000 to $2000 over the lifetime of our membership in AARP.  And now, we buy Home Depot gift cards, or Safeway gift cards, and save a little bit of money that way.  Plus, every month we make sure that we get our 3 free gift cards by watching videos and answering quizes to accumulate points.  This has been very, very helpful, and has more than paid for the AARP membership itself.

[MariaK113398]

I max out my points every day by doing a combination of videos and quizzes. I enter sweepstakes for prizes I can use like CVS, Amazon, Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart, Panera and Kohls. I use the free entry method for the instant wins whenever possible to save on points. I try to purchase discounted gift cards that will help me save money on everyday items. Every month I take advantage of the 3 gift cards for points redemptions. I have saved over $3000 in almost 4 years. It takes some time and dedication but it's worth it. Last week I went on a "shopping spree" with my gift cards and I was able to make free or discounted purchases at Burlington, Home Depot, Walmart, Home Goods  and I had a free lunch at Panera. I love saving money and the AARP Rewards program is a huge help! Thanks!!!

[df65392368]

Using our AARP reward points for gift certificates helps our budget.  A while back we purchased discounted gift certificates for a streaming service and applied them to our account.  We have used the $5 gift cards for discounts at participating retailers / restaurants.  We use our points for magazine subscriptions too.  Lots of ways we save with AARP.

[jm2an2]

I give them to the kids for a little extra surprise gift 

[dc2204]

Eating out once in awhile is a treat. Earning a gift card even if it is only for $5 can help especially at a casual restaurant like a sandwich shop. I often collect several $5 cards over time to use at a more expensive restaurant. I like to enclose a gift card in cards to my adult children for special occasions like Halloween, etc. 

I also enjoy some of the free lectures and movies you can register for. I did the driving course and it is saving money on my car insurance. I use the AARP discount when sending boxes through UPS. I use some of the travel discounts I am grateful for the ways AARP helps me stay within my budget,

[RosieG274781]

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!

[sb95635121]

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.

[BonnieA193443]

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

[CorinaC752611]

 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. 

[tgirl85]

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.

[JillH797681]

I use my aarp card to give me discounts on travel such as plane tickets and rental cars!