Financial expert Aaron Maguire has more on AARP, an organization that you can join when you hit that half century mark.

· you don't have to be retired to qualify to join this organization
· you just have to reach the age of 50.
· it was founded by Dr. Ethel Andrus in 1956
· the national headquarters is located in Washington, D.C.
· there are over 35 million members
· the cost is only $12.50 per year
· this is a "no-brainer" membership
· monthly magazine

What are some of the benefits?

Discounts!

· auto insurance discounts
· homeowners insurance discounts
· dental insurance
· discounts on hotels
· discounts on air flights
· discounts on cruise lines
· discounts on vacation packages
· discounts for online services

Does AARP also have a foundation?

AARP foundation provides more benefits.

· they have powerful lobbying groups for the benefit of seniors
· work training program for low-income persons over the age of 55
· free tax preparation and counseling for older Americans
· education on reverse mortgages
· education of basics of money management
· training and assistance for aging advocates in elder law

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