I don't understand how membership is worth $15

[CharlesC499847]

How can I get my money back or use AARP to an advantage so it's worth the yearly fee.  All I get is spam mail and waste of paper letters trying to sell me insurance etc.  I get emails telling me to enter contests that I have to work to earn points to enter.  What's up with that?  I've spent several hours to enter a handful of contests and won nothing.   Basically, AARP has been a huge waste of time and money.  I can't afford hotels or eating out on an 800$ a month fixed income to enjoy the coupons. My money is spent on bills by the 5th of the month. Why should anybody pay to get discount coupons anyhow?  I can't understand how AARP is legally charging anybody for this and what does anybody get out of it.  What am I overlooking something?

[AARPConsumerCare]

CharlesC499847 I want to be sure you know about all the benefits available to you. As a Member, you have access to savings on more than just travel and dining. Discounts and savings are available on a wide variety of products and services, like cell phone service, insurance, and more! You can check out the benefits here - https://www.aarp.org/membership/benefits/all-offers-a-z/?cmp=SNO-LITHIUM---&socialid=17252621518 - Christy C. 

[SpringIsHereVA]

Charles @CharlesC499847 , they will refund as I have heard they do. Anyway, AARP is off on weekends. Work weekdays 8am ET to 8pm ET. They will post on this site hopefully, responding to you. Or you can call or chat with them. Good Luck, Nicole  👵

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➡️[*** Charles wrote on Friday 6/6/25:

How can I get my money back or use AARP to an advantage so it's worth the yearly fee.  All I get is spam mail and waste of paper letters trying to sell me insurance etc.  I get emails telling me to enter contests that I have to work to earn points to enter.  What's up with that?  I've spent several hours to enter a handful of contests and won nothing.   Basically, AARP has been a huge waste of time and money.  I can't afford hotels or eating out on an 800$ a month fixed income to enjoy the coupons. My money is spent on bills by the 5th of the month. Why should anybody pay to get discount coupons anyhow?  I can't understand how AARP is legally charging anybody for this and what does anybody get out of it.  What am I overlooking something? ***]

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