Considering my husband turned 50 this past July, we are considering preparing for our golden years. One of the things that has caught our attention is the AARP membership. I THOUGHT it was only for people over 50. Come to find out that anyone over 18 can take full advantage of everything an AARP membership offers.
Reasons to Join AARP Membership
There are many reasons to join the AARP Membership. The first reason is that it is an affordable way to save money on many things you may already be doing. You can get discounts on many things for only $12 for an annual membership.
What Does AARP Membership Provide?
The AARP membership allows you to save money when buying a car through the TrueCar discount program. As a person who used to work in car dealerships, I’ve seen firsthand how people have saved thousands on their car purchases just with that program alone.
You also get to save money on traveling expenses in various ways. You get to save up to 30% off car rentals, $100 off the cost of cruises, and save on airfare and hotels and resorts.
The book lover in me loves that I’ll gain some book-related perks. One of them being a free book valued at $17 or less. (That’s more back than the cost of the membership.) Plus, I’ll get a free reading guide, bookmark, and reading tracker. Members get one free book annually (valued at $17). As an AARP member, you can save $17 per year.
You can also help yourself save money on your car insurance by taking advantage of discounts on defensive driving courses.
There are plenty of other perks that come with having an AARP membership.
Does AARP have a loyalty program?
- Yes, AARP Rewards is a loyalty program that lets AARP members learn and save more.
- Earn 50% more points on challenging activities and get access to Member-only exclusive rewards like travel, retail, and dining gift cards.
Is there an app I could use?
The AARP Now app is free and available for iOS and Android devices. Get access to your card and benefits, or enjoy the latest news and local events.
