On vacation last week every single motel we stayed at had a discount for AARP - 10%. Of course, they also had the same for AAA, so you could probably take your choice. And AAA also has that Border’s discount.
Friends of ours have their medical insurance through AARP. It’s not great, but it’s something. I’ve been meaning to check and see if we can do better with our car insurance with them. But I haven’t done it yet, so I don’t know if they could help us any.
My parents resisted joining for a while. Then they realized that the savings on just one stay at a decent hotel with their AARP card would cover the cost of joining, so they joined up.
they actually have a pretty good magazine, and i believe they gear it toward your age (50-60, 70-80, etc.). my husband joined when he turned 50, so i got to be a member even though i’m not 50 (yet!). there are discounts as others mentioned.
You can be pleased that you are contributing to the eventual bankruptcy of the USA. AARP refuses any “fixes” to Social Security, no matter how reasonable.