5 benefits of the $15/yr AARP membership worth more than the membership cost: You don't have to be 60, just 18+

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AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.

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The video effectively demonstrates the tangible financial value of an AARP membership by breaking down specific discounts and showing how they can easily exceed the membership cost, even for younger individuals. The clear, numbered list format and relatable examples make the information easily digestible and persuasive.

Summary

The video highlights five benefits of an AARP membership that can outweigh its $15 annual cost, emphasizing that individuals as young as 18 can join. It details discounts on movie tickets, restaurants, car rentals, Budget truck rentals, and Walmart+ yearly membership, suggesting these perks alone can save members money.

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1Introduction to AARP membership benefits for those 18+
2Discount on movie tickets
3Restaurant discounts
4

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I found 5 AARP membership perks that pay for the $15 first-year fee by themselves and you only need to be 18 to join. Up to 25% off movie tickets at AMC, Cinemark, Regal and more saved me $2 a ticket, which is $8 back for a family of four at one movie. Restaurants like Auntie Anne's, Bonefish Grill, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Carrabba's Italian Grill, Cicis Pizza, Cinnabon, Denny's, Jamba, Joe's Crab Shack, Landry's Seafood, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill, Outback Steakhouse, Papa John's, Rainforest Cafe, Saltgrass Steak House, and Schlotzsky's Deli all give 10 to 15% off dine in and online orders, plus tons of local spots. Rental cars through Avis, Budget, Payless, and the AARP Travel Center run by Expedia can save you up to 35%, so a $300 weekly rental gets up to $90 back. Budget Truck rentals are up to 20% off if you're moving. And the one that pays for the whole membership by itself is Walmart Plus, which drops from $98 a year to $58 for members, putting $40 back in your pocket, more than double the first year fee. There's also theme park discounts, 15% off Valvoline oil changes, an AARP prescription discount card, savings on Best Western, Choice, and Comfort hotels, 5% back at Consumer Cellular, and more. So the math is simple: $15 to join, $40 back from Walmart Plus alone, and you're already $25 ahead before you even touch the rental car savings, the restaurant discounts, or anything else. If it were me, I'd sign up. Comment if any of these surprised you, because they surprised me, and now I'm an AARP member. #savingshacks #MoneyTips #SavingMoney #Walmart #PersonalFinance

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Here are 5 discounts you get with a $15/yr AARP membership that are worth more than the membership cost. Like and follow for more money tips. You don't have to be 60, you only have to be 18. Number 5, up to 25% off movie tickets through at movie theaters like AMC, Cinemark, Regal and more. I was able to save $2 per ticket and for a family of four, that's $8 savings for one movie. Number four, restaurant discounts. You can get discounts at restaurants ranging from 10 to 25% off for dine-in and online orders at places like Auntie Anne's, Bonefish Grill, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Carrabba's Italian Grill, Cicis Pizza, Cinnabon, Denny's, Jamba Juice, Joe's Crab Shack, Landry's Seafood, McAlister's Deli, McCormick & Schmick's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Outback Steakhouse, Papa John's, Rainforest Cafe, Saltgrass Steak House, Schlotzsky's Deli, The Cheesecake Factory, and other local restaurants. Number three, rental cars. AARP members can save up to 35% off on car rentals with Avis, Budget, Payless and more. And the AARP Travel Center, which is run by Expedia. If you rent a car for a week, that's $300, that's up to $90 back, way more than the membership cost. And number two, a budget truck. If you're moving, you can get up to 20% off a truck rental with an AARP membership. And number one, the one that pays for the whole membership by itself. Walmart Plus. The regular price is $98 a year. The AARP price is $58. That's $40 back, more than twice the first year's annual fee. And on top of that, you have more perks like theme park and attractions discount, 15% off Valvoline oil changes, AARP prescription discount cards, discounts on Best Western, Choice and Comfort Hotels, 5% back on Consumer Cellular plans, and more! So for $15 to join for the first year, and $40 back from Walmart Plus alone, you're $25 ahead before the rental car, before the restaurants, or any of the other perks. If it were me, I'd get an AARP membership. Comment if some of these were a surprise for you. I know they were for me, and I am now an AARP member.