Member Feedback and Our Responses:

Member Feedback:
"My mother was an AARP member for years. I know that you all have been contacting me for a while to renew, and I just did. I hear & see all the wonderful things that you offer and would like to continue to be a part of this. I tried t find somewhere else to try to e-mail you, and couldn't so I'm using this space instead. How do I learn more about your health benefits, and discount events? Please reply at your earliest convenience.”

--Olga Cotto-Collazo

Our Response:
Dear Olga,

Thank you for contacting us through Share Your Story. To find out more about AARP’s resources and discounts, go to http://products.aarp.org/. You will find the latest information on health, finance, travel, discounts and insurance. You can also sign up for the Member Benefits Alert to receive updates about AARP activities, events and your exclusive member benefits!



Member Feedback:
“I would really love to see some articles on retirement places for 'the rest of us'. We are the people who are retiring on a shoe-string and won't be buying $250,000+ homes. We are concerned with sales taxes, property taxes, income taxes, license taxes, etc. We want to know where these are the lowest. We want to know where we can buy a home that we can afford (under $150,000) without living in a super-crowded area with others right on top of us. It would be great to see an article for those of us on the poorer end of the retirement scale for a change.

-- Barb Cobb

Our Response:
Dear Barb,

Thank you for contacting us. We understand that retirement is expensive and can be worrisome in these uncertain economic times. Therefore, we stand ready to help you stay focused on your long-term financial goals while providing you with immediate solutions and assistance through our Real Relief Tools. The Real Relief Tools gives you information and resources on how to protect your investments, cut back expenses, plan for retirement (buy a home that you can afford) and find a job. To find out more information, go to http://www.aarp.org/money/personal/real_relief_aarp/.

More Featured Testimonials:

“As individuals, it’s hard to make a difference, but when you belong to a group or professional organization it’s easier. AARP can raise issues that are of concern to senior citizens and people have to listen to them.”

-- Cynthia Hesters, AARP Member


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-- Anthony Stewart, AARP Member


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-- Doreen McGovern, AARP Member

“My children’s father was given 3 month to live from inoperable cancer. We were planning on getting the family together to plan all services and burial, unfortunately he only lasted a few weeks. We had 2 days to plan, purchase and set up services (he had no insurance or prepaid burial).

While selecting the flower arrangements I found out I could get a 15% discount by using my AARP card. This was the first time I used my AARP card, it may not seem like much, but at the time it was the only positive in our day.”

--Betty Riddle, AARP Member