How to Join the AARP

As middle age approaches, there are different things to look forward to, and one of the better ones is membership in the AARP. This group, for men and women age 50 and older, offers benefits, discounts, information and volunteer opportunities to its members.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Credit card

1. Wait until you are 50 years old or if you are already over 50, join now.

2. Keep in mind you do not need to be a United States resident, retired or of any religious or political association to benefit from a membership with the AARP.

3. Decide if you are more comfortable applying for membership over the internet, the mail or the phone.

4. Have all required information available for you and your spouse/partner. This will include names (as you want them to appear on your card), mailing address, daytime phone number, dates of birth, email addresses (if applicable) and a credit card number for payment.

5. Apply over the phone by calling (800) OUR-AARP.

6. Apply by mail after printing the application off of the AARP's membership information page and filling it out.

7. Apply online by visiting the AARP. Click on "Join" located on the right hand side of the window under the title "Membership." Complete the 3 phases "application," "billing" and "confirmation" to receive your AARP membership and benefits.

Tips & Warnings

• The AARP sends out emails, newsletters and magazines. Use these as resources to help you find the best deals, as well as ways of advocating for issues that affect people in your age group.

Resources

• Visit the AARP website.
• Print the AARP membership application and begin receiving benefits.