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April 28, 2025

AARP Rewards Online Community Budget Contest 2025

  • April 28, 2025
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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-Official-Rules/m-p/2608505

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    MichaelJ152137
    Contributor ⭐
    May 13, 2025

    I’ve been able to use AARP discounts at restaurants (Outback and Auntie Anne’s). I also love that after learning new information from a variety of quizzes and videos I can win money saving gift cards to Jersey Mike’s, Macy’s and Hime Depot. I’ve also turned in points for added gift cards at TJMaxx, saving me even more. My kids love that I can get discounted gift cards too.  AARP rewards has saved me real cash and I’m just getting started. 

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      copple5153
      Contributor ⭐
      May 13, 2025

       I have used AARP Rewards at Burger King- can type in gift card number at pinpad. Better not to print e-gift cards on paper if possible, as printer ink can be expensive.

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        LisaN727942
        Contributor ⭐
        May 13, 2025

        The free cross word puzzle games save on paper subscriptions to get a daily new game. 

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          r387026r
          Contributor ⭐
          May 13, 2025

          I keep a monthly budget book since I am kind of a money saving nerd. I actually enjoy keeping track of spending and get excited over the $5 and $10 gift cards that I earn/win from the games, videos and quizzes. I also like the informative videos such as the ones on pickleball.My husband is now doing the Sudoku and trivia games, he enjoys, to earn points.

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          NoraM201375
          Contributor ⭐
          May 13, 2025

          We make sure we first maximize our 401k contributions and paid off our mortgage, Then we know how much money we have left to work with. We limit eating out and make home cooked meals instead because it is healthier, tastes better and we save lots of money especially with tips. We shop at Aldi and save a lot every week shopping there. We reduce food waste and buy clothing only what we really need or love.

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            pr47962296
            Contributor ⭐
            May 13, 2025

            I have the AARP app on my phone and always check to see if there is a discount for a restaurant that I am in or am thinking of going to. I ALWAYS check for discounts when buying thickets for the grandkids; Legoland, Sesame....

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              PjG8523
              Contributor ⭐
              May 13, 2025

              Having the AARP  app handy is one thing, and saving rewards points from get a few gift cards also helps !

              thanks for asking !

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                SusanneC67562
                Contributor ⭐
                May 13, 2025

                Saved so much $$$ on car rental with AARP. Thanks 

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                  MattisonW79925
                  Contributor ⭐
                  May 13, 2025

                  My husband and I are moving soon, we have AARP and that has saved us tremendously when looking for moving trucks. We have also received discounts on hotels for the travel back as well! I have also been looking into going to restaurants that offer discounts. 

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                    DebJ964055
                    Contributor ⭐
                    May 13, 2025

                      I use my AARP card to get discounts at restaurants and to reduce the purchase price of gift cards at Christmas. 

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