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AARP Benefits to Help You Reach Your Retirement Goals

Discover 20 AARP benefits designed to help you plan, save, stay healthy and have fun in your next chapter.


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It’s never too early to start thinking about retirement. Wondering if you’re saving enough? Looking for ways to stay active and healthy once you get there? Hoping to travel the world in your golden years? You can choose how you retire with the help of AARP discounts and resources and you don’t have to wait to start planning – AARP membership is open to anyone 18 or older.

AARP Benefits to Help You Plan and Save

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Saving for retirement can be intimidating. Luckily, your AARP member benefits are here to help you build that nest egg and set yourself up for financial stability.   

1. Retirement Resources

Picture your retirement goals. Are your savings on track? Access articles, financial tools and a free Retirement Calculator to help you see if you’re saving enough. 

2. AARP Social Security Resource Center

Social Security has a real impact on retirement. Get your questions answered with a free Social Security Q&A Tool and video series, plus learn when to claim your benefits with the Social Security Calculator

3. Interview an Advisor™ Tool

Investing in retirement? Hiring a pro could help. Learn how much it costs to hire a financial advisor and how to start the conversation. 

4. Money Tools

Retirement planning is different for everyone. Whether 65 is quickly approaching or is still a ways off, you can calculate your personal finance goals with our free online tools.  

5. AARP Finance Benefits

Explore a range of AARP-branded financial products and tools designed to help you plan for today and what’s ahead.

AARP Benefits to Help You Stay Healthy as You Age

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Investing in your longevity requires more than diet and exercise. It’s also about connection, fulfillment and finding new ways to challenge yourself. Check out this roundup of benefits to help you stay healthy, connected and make sure your retirement years are your best yet!

6. AARP® Prescription Discounts provided by Optum Rx®

Heading to the pharmacy? Don’t forget your free prescription discount card. Anyone can save on medications, but members can enjoy even greater AARP discounts and benefits. 

7. AARP Hearing Center

Upgrade your hearing health with articles, resources, and a free annual National Hearing Test for members. Plus, explore AARP discounts on hearing aids and accessories through AARP® Hearing Solutions™ provided by UnitedHealthcare® Hearing

8. AARP Fitness Center

Staying fit is key to living a healthy life in retirement. Get moving from home with fun workout videos, fitness tips and free on-demand Pilates classes from AARP Members Edition™

9. AARP® Staying Sharp®

Build habits that help support your brain health — and have fun while you’re at it. Your AARP member benefits include access to Staying Sharp challenges, healthy recipes, puzzles, games and more.

10. AARP® Personalized Nutrition

Explore a suite of free resources developed by dietitians designed to help you eat healthy and live well, including a recipe analyzer tool. Plus, AARP members can unlock savings on personalized meal plans and connecting with a dietician.  

11. AARP Community Benefits

Staying connected with others is an important part of staying healthy. AARP Community Benefits offer a variety of volunteer opportunities as well as events, workshops and other activities to help you connect, learn and have fun. 

12. AARP Work & Jobs

Want to find a part-time job to help you stay active and fulfilled after you retire? Explore AARP Work & Jobs resources and tips to help you find the perfect gig.

 

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AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal. Join at 2024 rates! Rates increase in 2025.

Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine.

AARP Benefits to Enjoy Every Moment

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Growing older doesn’t have to mean growing up! Your AARP member benefits include a variety of discounts and resources that’ll give you all the excuses you need to hit the town, plan new adventures or spoil the grandkids. 

13. AARP Travel Benefits

National Park getaway or tropical escape? Plan your retirement travel with free AARP Travel destination guides and vacation ideas as well as and AARP discounts on hotels, cruises, car rentals and more. 

14. AARP Restaurant Discounts

Spend more time (and less money) dining out with people you love. Check out tons of delicious AARP discounts at national chains and your favorite local spots. 

15. AARP Entertainment Benefits

Want to take your grandkids on an epic theme park vacation? Looking to see more movies now that you have the time? AARP entertainment benefits offer tons of options for fun including coupons for activities and attractions near you.

AARP Benefits to Help You Stay Protected

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Need help navigating Medicare? Looking to save or adjust your insurance coverage as you get older? Your AARP member benefits include access to a variety of resources and insurance options from trusted providers to help you rest a little easier and focus on enjoying your retirement. 

16. AARP® Medicare Plans from UnitedHealthcare®

Are you enrolling in Medicare? AARP Medicare Plans offer a range of options, from plans that help cover out-of-pocket costs to comprehensive plans that include additional benefits.

17. AARP Medicare Resource Center

Explore free resources to help you navigate Medicare with confidence. Find clear, unbiased Medicare guidance that can provide you with needed direction on eligibility and enrollment requirements, tips to managing your current Medicare situation, and comprehensive answers to hundreds of Medicare topics.

18. AARP Long-Term Care Options from New York Life

Learn about personalized long-term care options that can help AARP members identify and prepare for the care that’s best for them—both personally and financially.

19. AARP Life Insurance Options from New York Life

Explore custom life insurance options that can help you supplement your retirement savings and protect your family.

20. Trust & Will Estate Planning

Minimize the stress of estate planning using Trust & Will. AARP members get a 20% discount on trusts, wills and estate planning documents. 

Choose How You Retire With AARP Member Benefits

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Now you’re a little more familiar with how AARP can help you plan for a happy retirement. Whether you’re still saving or enjoying retirement now, your AARP membership is here to help keep you prepared, informed and inspired every step of the way.

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