Inquire about senior discounts: There are so many great things about growing older, like redeeming senior discounts! Many cable TV and internet providers offer discounts for low-income seniors or AARP members. Talk to a customer service representative and ask if these perks are available.

Besides all the benefits one may expect, members also get AARP's trusted advocacy on issues that matter, like Social Security and Medicare. Plus, every member receives six issues of AARP The Magazine and ten issues of the AARP Bulletin. All for just $16 a year.

Is AARP worth it? For most people age 50 and older, it's a great deal, as long as you're comfortable with the group's lobbying efforts and can stand the junk mail. Just one night in a hotel or a couple of dinners out per year can cover the cost of membership and then some.

No, DIRECTV doesn't offer senior discounts.

Netflix does not offer any special discounts for seniors. There are no first responder or military discounts. Student discount options do not exist either. Netflix's cost differs depending on what plan you purchase.

Xfinity currently does not offer any senior discounts at the moment.

AARP caters to older people who are looking for benefits and a sense of community. The organization offers an annual membership that provides access to senior discounts and offers.

Freshly: AARP discount of 30 percent off chef-made meal deliveries of gourmet, ready-to-heat, healthy meals that are delivered directly to your home.

The American Association of Retired Persons The American Association of Retired Persons (now known as AARP) is founded by a retired high school principal, Ethel Percy Andrus, PhD.

However, Walmart is not an AARP provider and there is no AARP member discount there.

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