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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 27 2014 : 10:04:36 AM
Hi girls -
Hubby hit that age last summer, and has since received numerous pleas from AARP to join. He has just been tossing them to the wayside, but I would like to know what AARP really is, means, does... Over the years, we've known many people of a certain age who have signed up, but I have no idea what it really does for them. What do you think?
Thanks!
Nini
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 28 2014 : 03:31:42 AM
Thank you so much for the insights, girls. I think it might be worth it for the magazine and informative articles alone. I'll check their website, for sure! Cindy - I think his main issue is that it's hard to see all those AARP mailings arrive in the mailbox... But in his case, I think that's mostly because he's in serious denial about his age! LOL!
Hugs -
Nini
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Jan 27 2014 : 5:09:00 PM
I started getting information from them when I was about 45! I finally joined a few years ago. The annual membership is a lot less than many magazine subscriptions, especially if you buy several years at once, and they do offer a lot of discounts on many products including restaurants and travel. If I didn't have access to lower rates through another channel, the saving on one hotel stay per year would probably offset the cost of membership. You can check out the discounts on their web site without having to be a member. The magazine often has interesting articles, and it is nice to know that they lobby for senior interests on issues of the day.
All that being said, I think they must receive a lot of their income from advertising because I sure get a lot of mailings from insurance companies through them.
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Jan 27 2014 : 4:36:55 PM
My parents have had it for years, I think mostly my dad just reads the stuff that has to do with insurance and taxes. I started getting mail from them last year--they must have a lot of financial backing cause they send out tons of mail. So therefore, I won't join. Besides, I'm too young to be that old!
Cindy
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| beekeepersgirl |
Posted - Jan 27 2014 : 2:48:50 PM
I joined and also got much cheaper car insurance and home rental insurance through them. I also get my income taxes done for free as an AARP member. Plus you get some restaurant, store, hotel discounts, etc. I figure it is worth the small yearly fee.
Luanne
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| MrsTracy |
Posted - Jan 27 2014 : 2:08:28 PM
We've been members for 3 years. I'm 45 but I get a spousal card and I have to say that when I remember to use it, its worth it.
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| gramadinah |
Posted - Jan 27 2014 : 1:21:48 PM
I have it and got my Auto insurance through it and have the lowest rate and great coverage. I had my State Farm guy here in town do a comparison. I always use it at Hotels and Motels. You really don't have to show a card but with my auto ins I have to be a member. The other side of the AARP it is used as a means to watch over the benefits in the government rolls. If a law comes up that is not to the benefit of seniors they use money from membership to lobby the branch that is trying the monkey business.
Diana
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| Dapple Grey Lady |
Posted - Jan 27 2014 : 11:58:29 AM
I joined it and never used it. So did not resign when it came due again.
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jan 27 2014 : 11:48:27 AM
Personally, I won't spend my money on it . . . but that's ME! I know many folks who like it.
I can say, I don't need it to get most senior discounts! :D
CJ
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