AARP Online Community and Discussion Forums - Membership Worth?

CandanceW270745 · ‎09-24-2025

I live in a small town and rarely travel. I believe I have used my membership once or twice in all the years I have had it. Apparently, membership is only valuable if you live in a large metropolitan area. Yes, I know there are online benefits, such as quizzes, games, and videos. I am talking about those within the community. Am I missing membership benefits? I am seriously thinking of cancelling my membership even though it is only $20/year.

LindaWJoy · ‎09-25-2025

Check out AARP in Your State for events near you. If you renew for 5 years at a time, it won't even cost you $20/year. There is a lot of interesting reading on the AARP website about all kinds of topics. I have AARP file my taxes every year for free. However you don't have to be a member to use their service: Get Free Help Filing Your Taxes I also attend a lot of their Virtual Events online. Virtual Community Center

AARPConsumerCare · ‎09-24-2025

@CandanceW270745 AARP membership offers a wide range of benefits designed to enhance various aspects of your life. Members have exclusive access to Health and Wellness Benefits, including Medicare plans, free hearing tests, savings on hearing aids, discounts on eye exams and eyewear, and savings on prescriptions. Members can also utilize discounts on in-home care, online fitness, and physical therapy. AARP provides carefully chosen discounts across travel, entertainment, and insurance, along with fraud protection services. You can check out the benefits here - https://www.aarp.org/membership/benefits/all-offers-a-z/?cmp=SNO-LITHIUM---&socialid=18272350977 - You also get AARP The Magazine, which features celebrity interviews, health and tech articles, tips, recipes, and reviews. Finally, as an AARP Member, you earn AARP Rewards points 50% faster and gain access to member-only rewards. - Christy C.

SereneSeagull · ‎09-24-2025

I get your frustration. I enjoy reading the physical bulletin and the magazine over the years and for me it pays for itself just for that enjoyment alone. Very inexpensive, and I enjoy that aspect.