Many people disregard AAA because it is just another cost that they have to account for each year. However, AAA can help you save money in places you may never have thought of before. It is hard to put money towards something without understanding all it can offer you.

Here are some ways AAA can help you…

Roadside Assistance – This is typically what AAA is known for. If you travel a lot (or even if you don’t) having roadside assistance can be extremely helpful. If you get a flat tire on the side of the road and call AAA, they will call a local tow truck for you who can help you change your tire without any charge. This can be extremely beneficial to you…especially if you never learned how to change a tire!

Travel Services – Although the internet has made booking travel much easier, it is sometimes still beneficial to have someone help you. There are also people who still like to book trips the old fashioned way and have a travel agent help them. AAA also offers free road maps to those who are members, making road trips that much easier!

Ticket/Pass Discounts – You name the type of ticket you need, AAA will probably offer you some type of discount. Movie tickets, Disney World/Disney land passes, amusement parks, etc. The list goes on but if you are a AAA member it definitely benefits you to check their prices first before you purchase tickets or passes through someone else. You may be surprised by the amount of money you can save!

Shopping – AAA offers discounts in stores that you might not even realize. There are so many places that accept a AAA discount but do not necessarily advertise it to everyone that comes into the store.

Here are a few stores where you can save:
New York and Company – Save 15% on your purchase
Barnes and Noble – Receive an extra 10% in savings plus free shipping on purchases of $25 or more
Lenscrafters – Save up to 30% on eyewear and exams
Target.com – AAA members save 10%
…these are just a few stores, but there are many more!!

Prescription Savings – AAA also offers a card to members that will allow you to save on prescriptions that are not covered by your insurance. There are many prescriptions out there that your insurance will not help you pay for. Instead, the AAA prescription discount card will help you save about 20% on average to cover what your insurance won’t.

Cheap – AAA is really not too expensive. AAA memberships typically range from $28 – $82 (depending which one you choose) plus a onetime enrollment fee of $17. This really is not too much money considering how much money AAA can save you if you take advantage of all the benefits.

AAA offers great benefits and you should definitely consider whether the benefits outweigh the costs for you. Make sure to join the Geezeo AAA group in order to get more advice from other users and share how your AAA membership has helped you save!

— By Hannah Waters, Geezeo.com

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