Is it worth it to join AARP ?

[steve2470]

I know they offer many discounts. The only negative I've heard is that they push their version of life insurance.

Comments, please ?

[Downwinder]

1. They are just a Insurance Company front.

I had a problem with anyone involved with the donut hole.

[Arkansas Granny]

2. I joined at one time because of the discounts.

Every day after that my mailbox was flooded with offers for different insurance plans and other goods and services that might appeal to seniors and I didn't use very many of the discounts and special offers available. For me, it wasn't worth it.

[Scuba]

3. a coalition of millions of American seniors bonded together by their mutual love of coupons.

[irisblue]

4. for me, yes. YMMV

I have used the discounts for many items over the last few years. The numerous junk mails go right into the shredder.

[NV Whino]

5. I resigned from AARP when they supported the awful drug policy of the Bush admin.

Haven't missed it.

[dr.strangelove]

6. It is what it is

from a pure economic standpoint, I think my mom benefits from the various discounts she gets. I am sure they outweigh her membership costs. She would never spend to time looking to get them elsewhere, but I am sure many of th ediscounts you could get with a coupon code or something.

the insurance push is not all that bad. No calls if you opt out and the mail is no more being in AARP than being out of it. If you get on a senior mailing list, its insane how much you get in the mail.

[Wait Wut]

7. I think so.

The membership pays for itself many times over during the year. We don't have time to read the ads. Occasionally the magazine they send out has some interesting articles.

The husband is old enough to get it, I'm not.

[bluesbassman]

8. Damn piano players are always robbin' the cradle.

[Wait Wut]

9. They have to.

They can't carry those keys by themselves.

Thanks for reminding me. I need to look for a new light for his keyboard before he sets himself on fire with his lighter.

[bluesbassman]

10. LOL. At least he gets a lighter...

They won't let bassplayers near anything combustible.