How to Get AARP Discount Investment Plan

The American Association of Retired Persons, best know by its acronym, AARP, is an organization devoted to the issues affecting people over 50. It is an advocacy consumer group that lobbies for seniors and offers discounts on everything from health insurance to investment plans. Known strictly as AARP now, the organization publishes magazines and offers other discounts such as car rental and air travel. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Join up. At age 50, you will receive an invitation to join AARP. No longer just for retirees and insurance, you can join and take advantage of the benefits even if you are still working. Annual dues are only $12.50. If you missed the mailing on you birthday, go to the AARP website to join.
2. Read up on all the options available for you financial planning. The AARP website and monthly publications offer an enormous amount of information and tips for self-investors and those who require the help of a professional planner.
3. Tell your financial planner about your desire to buy into the AARP investing portfolio. He can help guide you through the maze of choices. AARP Financial is a third party subsidiary of AARP, as are most of the programs offered by the group such as health and life insurance.
4. Go to the AARP Funds website to purchase mutual funds online. You will be given a password and the ability to manage your account online. There are fees involved, although members receive substantial discounts for the funds management. If you need to talk with a live person, you can call a toll free number and speak to a consultant who is salaried, rather than a commission salesperson who may try to sell you more products.