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AARPTeri
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April 28, 2025

AARP Rewards Online Community Budget Contest 2025

  • April 28, 2025
  • 273 replies
  • 71793 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 19, 2025

I buy gift cards for the grocery store and pharmacy at a discount on the AARP site to save on things I need to buy. Combined with digital coupons from the store apps, and I save even more. 

Contributor ⭐
May 19, 2025

I enjoy earning points playing the AARP games and surveys. With the points I am able to purchase gift cards which I can use to purchase gifts for my family and friends all year long. I have always tried to shop locally but now with my AARP mobile app it is so much easier finding local businesses.

Contributor ⭐
May 19, 2025

I I've had to learn how to live on one income since  my husband passed 

 It has been difficult  sometimes.  I save money  by checking out grocery ads and go  where to save. Coupons are like gold to me.

 My mom taught me to always  look ahead at items  that I use frequently and  when on special stock up. That saves money. My mother  had me in the kitchen to help when I was needed. She showed me how to cook homemade. I am grateful for learning to get by. AARP puts out  articles about amazing ways to build a budget and how to stick to it

I always ask if an AARP discount is given there. If so I will likely return. I've been a member with AARP for a long time  and look for the magazine to read it from front  to back. I learn something new every day. I think I have been watching what has happened to our economy and pray that us elderly people will get through  it one way or another. 

Contributor ⭐
May 19, 2025

AARP discounts for restaurants, a variety for travel and general services help take the sting out of spendings. The articles on budgeting, helpful videos, quizzes to earn  rewards and multiple gift card categories a plus! 

Contributor ⭐
May 19, 2025

I try to be a frugal shopper—buying things on sale, traveling during off season, and even shopping at thrift stores! Gift card and AARP discounts are a big help in saving money also! I feel like I’m getting a bargain for a small investment.

Contributor ⭐
May 19, 2025

 

 

I have been an AARP member for many years. I love the rewards. I enjoy earning points through the games and also through the videos. I enter the contests and I even won a gift card once. But mostly I like the discounts I get. I use it for my supplemental health insurance. With that I get a membership at the local YMCA! Which helps me to stay active especially in the winter months. Also I have used the discount at restaurants and hotels. 

Contributor ⭐
May 19, 2025

I saved by using lots and lots of coupons. I go to the grocery store and I buy whatever is on sale for the week and download the coupons the store app. I also look for good deals at thrift store stores in department stores. I always go to the Clarence section 1st.

Contributor ⭐
May 19, 2025

There are so many discounts available to "people over certain ages". Use them! I do and I save so much of my hard earned money.

Contributor ⭐
May 21, 2025

After I earn rewards by playing certain rewards games or taking rewards quizzes or watching rewards videos, I use my rewards points to enter the raffle games.

Contributor ⭐
May 21, 2025

 I earn as many points as possible by doing puzzles and walking over 10,000 steps per day.  Last year, I cashed out enough points to obtain a $100 voucher to use at an AARP authorized motel.  My sister and I had a nice little vacation in Nashville IN with this $100 savings!