Read the AARP magazine. 

As a member, you receive AARP The Magazine, which offers practical, usable advice on topics important to readers aged 50+. This includes info on health, money and wellness, like how to exercise without breaking a sweat or how to cut your grocery bill by having a garden.

Gee says she loves getting the magazine to learn about topics like scams targeted at older Americans, along with the latest info on Medicare and Social Security benefits. You can also access the magazine digitally by downloading the AARP Publications iPad app.

Bury your nose in a book for less. 

Are you a book lover who can’t always find what you want at the library? The AARP Bookstore offers AARP members 40% off select titles when ordered directly from the publisher. You can also get eBooks and free downloads on health, food, technology, money and work, home, family and caregiving, and more.

Supercharge your rewards earnings.

Loyalty programs from airlines, credit card issuers, and retailers are a great way to live large and get more for your money, and AARP offers several ways to maximize your rewards!

Earn while you learn. 

When you join the free AARP Rewards for Good program, you earn rewards points for using designated online tools, quizzes and webinars at aarp.org. You can then redeem your points for deals and offers from local retailers, participate in live auctions on everything from iPads to gift cards, and enter sweepstakes for the chance to win prizes. AARP members earn 50% more points.

Stretch your dining and entertainment dollars.

You may already know that AARP has deals with restaurants that allow members to trim the fat from their restaurant bills. Most participating restaurants offer AARP members 10% to 15% off their total. Restaurants that offer discounts include Bonefish Grill, McCormick & Schmick’s, and Outback Steakhouse. Want to see a show after dinner? You can also get 20% off online ePremiere Tickets purchased online that can be used at Regal movie theaters nationwide.

Protect your pet with health insurance. 

AARP allows you to keep your furry family members healthy with up to a 10% member discount on pet health insurance (when you enroll online) plus a $35 prepaid Petplan Visa® Prepaid Card you can use at your next vet visit.

Find out why dogs and cats make the best pets for retirees.

Pay less for airport parking, rental cars and hotels. 

Get 12% off for off-airport parking with your AARP card at more than 150 locations when you book in advance. AARP offers members a variety of savings on lodging and car rentals.

Tour the world for less.

As an AARP member, you can travel light (on your wallet) with discounts on vacations. Here are a few examples: AARP membership includes $50 off per person on small group cultural immersion tours from Collette Explorations. You also get up to $100 off per person on guided vacations, including river cruises to Europe, from Grand European Travel. If you want to see the world by train, you can get 5% off worldwide rail vacations and train tours from Vacations by Rail.