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April 28, 2025

AARP Rewards Online Community Budget Contest 2025

  • April 28, 2025
  • 273 replies
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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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    WorkingWomanFL
    Contributor ⭐
    May 27, 2025

    I enter the Instant Win sweepstakes every day, with an occasional win -- still fun to try, though. Recently, I won a Shari's Berries $10 card, which I then paired with a $50 discounted card for the same company and sent a LOVELY fruit arrangement for a friend's birthday. I add all my cards to my Google Wallet so I have them organized and can review which ones I have ready to use for purchases.

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      MaryR859815
      Contributor ⭐
      May 27, 2025

      I use the travel discounts for hotel and especially rental car to stretch my travel and get extra rental car perks!

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        NatalieH330048
        Contributor ⭐
        May 27, 2025

        The AARP rewards program helps me learn to save money by providing useful information through the videos, quizzes, and newsletters that I receive points from. Learning while earning makes it very easy. Once I have enough points, I am able to redeem for gift cards at the stores I already shop at!

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          ScottC54707
          Contributor ⭐
          May 27, 2025

          I like to earn points by watching and exercising.  I earn points I can use to buy restaurant gift cards to take myself out to dinner once a month!

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            ReneeC518825
            Contributor ⭐
            May 27, 2025

            I like to earn points by watching videos so I can treat myself to dinner and a movie!

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              MarianneA931751
              Contributor ⭐
              May 27, 2025

              Anything that helps reduce cost is a blessing.

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                MichaelT860067
                Contributor ⭐
                May 27, 2025

                Trying to earn points to buy Gift Cards to save money!!

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                  PegACRIA
                  Contributor ⭐⭐
                  May 27, 2025

                  While I enjoy and take advantage of the sweepstakes, gift cards and gift card discounts, it is very helpful to have podcasts, videos, lessons, and articles on budgeting.  One article I found most helpful is 5 Simple Steps to Create a Budget after 50 and stick to it.  This as well as the calculators like the Benefit of Spending Less really help me focus on changes I can make the benefit long term.

                   

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                    gbq133
                    Contributor ⭐
                    May 27, 2025

                    Belong to many survey sites that offer gift cards or paypal cash. Retailer loyalty programs where I can earn and redeem loyalty points. Grocery loyalty cards for coupon and gas savings, use AARP discounts , step app on my phone Fetch rewards to earn point for receipts. Always check retailers weekly ads for coupons and additional savings. Will enter contests , never know. coupon sites to save more on my hard earned dollar

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                      gbq133
                      Contributor ⭐
                      May 27, 2025

                      I belong to many survey sites and redeem points for gift cards, paypal cash discounts on most used items. I belong to retailers loyalty programs saving money . Use weekly flyers clipping coupons and shopping on days that give me the most bang for my hard earned dollar

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                        ld15967967
                        Contributor ⭐
                        May 27, 2025

                        I love the top tips and current events  I have gift cards for many gifts savings especially guy interests and gas cards I always look to rewards when we are planning a night out. Saving money adds up. I also like doing the week in news quiz to check my memory!

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