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...

[ng4815]

Planted a vegetable garden, also watching my spending using a budget spreadsheet to save and pay for needed home repairs.

[rae3611]

I have been going out to eat less and making coffee at home. 

[CarrieN647732]

We use the rewards gift cards when winning the sweepstakes. 

We're eating out less & only buy what we need.

Watch for discounts & use coupons too

[TimO850116]

I'm new to this. Looking forward to using it!

[Joser58]

 I am going less  to restaurants and good to dollar tree to buy household items

[jz5892]

Reward redemptions offer a chance to get something for a discount, or even free. Jersey Mikes GC’s are so useful. Their small sandwich is enough for a whole days food.

[southerngirl4]

I'm obsessed with the recipes. They use reasonably priced ingredients! Also?  I use the local offers to save $ in my city!  😉

[ls1311]

   I used my AARP card to get a lesser Hotel room rate

[ls1311]

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[mutterbumser]

I don't buy stuff I don't need.

[LakkiaH776378]

This app is amazing! I am able to save on gym memberships, meet new people and have fun with the in person events. 

[RodneyandJeff]

We love to use all the discounts. We also enjoy the different magazines. The website and app are also very useful tools. 

[KimZ179146]

I use the AARP Rewards as treats for myself such as spa discounts or reduction in costs for planned travel.  That way it truly feels like a reward for my efforts.

[arleeno236]

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!

[Winter2025VA]

As a retiree, I am working on NOT getting stuff I really DONOT need. Giftcards for Walmart & Amazon are ALWAYS appreciated.  🙃  Lol, not in luv with watching "videos" but some of the ones put out by AARP have added new data to my old brain.  👍  Take care, Nicole  👵

[claudejackson]

 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...

[lauraglass]

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. 

[TiffKintheHUB]

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.  

[MommaMaeMae829]

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. 

[codgillfish]

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. 

[JanM104234]

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

[cr293]

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! 

[KarenT660341]

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.

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KarenT660341

[PjG8523]

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

[JenniferG535164]

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!!

[PumpkinLady]

 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.

[KarenL533555]

I enjoy earning points . I won a gift card in a contest. Friends and I saved money on a hotel stay with our AARP cards. 💲

PS We don't feel old enough to HAVE 🤯AARP cards 😁

[GiselaR237582]

Buying gift cards at a discount, for example I have bought Lowes gift cards at a discount for an appliance purchase. I  had used the cards I got for points to buy gifts.

[cduke]

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!!!

[RosellenM262060]

Rewards credit card

Loyalty program for food store and marked down food items

Sales