AARP Rewards Online Community Budget Contest 2025

I use the AARP local discounts for reduced cost on activities I want to do anyway.  Saves me 10-20% vs regular rates.

I have been using AARP rewards to buy Albertsons and Michaels gift cards, which make grocery and craft supply items cheaper. I'm can also stick to a budget if I only have a certain dollar amount from the gift card to spend 

I I buy the discounted gift cards to use for things for myself and my household, and also to give as gifts to others.

We do digital coupons.  And if I find things on sale I buy them whether I need it or not.

1. Fiscal conservative is the nice way to describe my personality type. I'm in year 2 of my AARP membership. I joined initially for the driver training  that gave me a discount on my car insurance. An added bonus was AARP rewards which I found to be incredibly fun and informative. I've entered countless contests. Although I haven't won any of them yet, I learned that I could cash in my reward points for gift cards. A major factor in my year 2 renewal was the gift cards that I was able to obtain and utilize at great retail stores and restaurants. My membership has more than paid for itself in both years.

AARP Rewards add real value to my budgeting process as a senior citizen with the valuable savings I have achieved on everyday essentials such as groceries, drug and hardware store items, clothing--and, of course, local restaurant meals.  For senior citizens on fixed incomes, stretching every dollar matters.  And earning rewards by completing quizzes and watching informative videos allows me to be frugal with my hard-earned money.  The e-gift cards are easy to use; I always try to stack  senior discounts & coupon savings with the AARP Rewards gift cards.   

Always look for digital coupons, coupon codes and if a merchant price matches

 Look to combine offers also. 

Since joining AARP Rewards, I’ve been able to make smarter money moves—especially when it comes to everyday spending for my family of seven. I use the points I earn from activities like quizzes and videos to redeem gift cards for places we already shop, like Target, Panera, and even online retailers. It’s a great way to stretch our budget.

I’ve also started checking the AARP Rewards site before making any purchase. The restaurant discounts and travel offers help us plan affordable family outings, and the digital coupons stack up fast. Just last month, we saved on a dinner out and used the leftover grocery savings to put gas in the car—every little bit counts.

This program makes budgeting feel less stressful and more rewarding. I tell my friends: it’s like getting paid for being financially mindful.

I must say AARP has definitely took me for a shock . My initial thought whenever I think of this company, I always compare it to older people. I didn’t realize all the benefits. I mean, it could be the smallest things they can help you when you really need it. I’ve saved more with AARP than any other site and I’ve had my membership, less than a year! They are definitely A company I trust and brag about. Thank you AARP!!

The discounted gift cards have definitely been a great way to save money. And sometimes the daily gift card specials can be even bigger deals. I wish I had joined sooner.