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AARPTeri
Community Manager
April 28, 2025

AARP Rewards Online Community Budget Contest 2025

  • April 28, 2025
  • 273 replies
  • 71792 views

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

273 replies

Contributor ⭐
May 16, 2025

 I have saved money in a Walmart Instant Win. I cooled down on a hot day with some free ice cream bars. I also saved on some spring weight tops from Land’s End and a beautiful off season sweater from LL Bean. Plus, I was able to take my girlfriends out for a discounted dinner at Applebees back in December.

Contributor ⭐
May 16, 2025

I am new to AARP. This will be my first time that I use my card. I love saving money and this looks like a good way just to do that! I am so excited at what lies ahead!!

Contributor ⭐
May 16, 2025

I make a grocery and supply list.  But, that list is flexible.  If a product I use frequently is on-sale, I stock up on that item.  I use digital and paper coupons.  I buy some meats or fish that are on sale that week.  I also go to some grocery stores that offer a senior discount day.  I also keep a warehouse club membership for wholesale discounts and bulk buying.

(win)

 

KarenT660341

Contributor ⭐
May 17, 2025

The gift cards for earned points are always useful with no expiration dates, and the videos have lots of interesting knowledge/reminders.

Contributor ⭐
May 16, 2025

I have used AARP for almost ten years, I look forward to signing in every day to get 15 points, I start accumulating my points to purchase various gift cards for grocery stores, dinning or vacation. AARP offers long term insurance, car insurance you name it AARP has it. I love the beginning of the month, I get up a little earlier to try and grab the gift cards available to purchase with points. I appreciate the knowledge through the videos and quizzes to enrich our minds with day-to-day information. AARP has been a big part of my life, and through this journey I have definitely saved thousands. One of my favorite AARP purchases are always the discounted Panera gift cards my husband and I get to go out on Friday nights to meet up with friends. It offers a cozy meeting place with good food and best of all you don't pay a tip. The socialization is a huge part of all of our lives, thank you AARP it motivated me to go out and move my joints. Thanks to AARP, I have a big chunk of savings to have a spectacular 60th in two months with my granddaughter in Florida. While in Florida will use my AARP membership card to get discounts at Denny and other restaurants when I show my favorite and fabulous red card. God Bless AARP and the entire staff. Thank you for all you do! 

Contributor ⭐
May 16, 2025

Travel expenses are lower because I no longer commute. Also, I have taken advantage deep discounts for a contractor to replace multiple home roofs at the same time with my neighbor and daughter. 

Contributor ⭐
May 16, 2025

I shop garage sales and estate sales for everything and in the last day of most sales…things are 75% off

Contributor ⭐
May 16, 2025

I save money with my AARP membership by using the discounts offered for things I already use. The discounted gift cards are great! I also saved enough in hotel discounts when I moved recently that more than paid for my annual membership. 

Contributor ⭐
May 16, 2025

I live the Domino's and Ulta gift cards because they allow me to pamper myself occasionally.  

I use the discounts when I can but every month on my phone savings. 

I shop l9cal, use curbside shopping to get better online deals and it stops impulse buying.  

 

Contributor ⭐
May 16, 2025

I use credit cards that give rewards and plan meals around the grocery specials. Also sign up for the store rewards programs. Order most of my groceries online for free pickup to avoid impulse buying. 

Contributor ⭐
May 16, 2025

 I have been taking surveys and using points to purchase Domino's... gift cards to buy food.  I always check the online and paper flyers I receive for BOGOs and sales along with paper and digital coupons.  I make digital lists on the store app along with a paper list and I have a coupon book holder for paper coupons. I wish Walmart.com and others would allow digital coupons or scanned coupons...

arleeno236
Contributor ⭐
May 16, 2025

I like AARP Rewards where I learn something new or interesting and get rewarded at the same time. Wonderful program that I hope will continue for the rest of my life!