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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By Chelsea P. Gladden

If you’re still feeling motivated to save in the New Year,  follow these four simple suggestions when shopping on-line and be proud that you’re not only keeping your resolutions, but also money in your pocket.

Treasure Hunt

No matter the item your heart desires, always google it to double check that there aren’t greater savings elsewhere. Even if you don’t plan to make your final purchase on-line, be sure to price compare. For example, that 40” flat screen tv may be on sale at Best Buy, but do a quick search to make sure the savings aren’t greater anywhere else. You may be pleasantly surprised that Costco has an even better deal this week.

Discount Sites

Several sites offer great discounts on items and include free shipping! Amazon.com offers books and music as well as a variety of other things at discount prices and if you spend $25 or more, the shipping is free.  Zappos.com and EyeSave.com are a great way to style yourself in new shoes and sunglasses respectively. Generally these types of sites don’t charge for return shipping, but if you’d rather spare yourself the effort, head to your nearest retail store and find the perfect pair and then order it on-line at a discount.

Again With the Google

Before you hit that final “Place Order” button, open a new browser window and do a quick search for any relevant coupons. For example, just as you are about to send your mom flowers,  search for “1-800-flowers” coupons. At the very least you are likely to find “$5 off” or possibly even free delivery.

Direct Coupon Hunt

Other great sites such as Couponcabin.com let you bargain hunt directly before purchasing. This is a great way to choose where to shop. For example, the two year old in your life needs the Elmo Live and you plan to purchase it at Toys R Us. After checking your favorite coupon site, you see Target is offering $5 off, so it’s the smarter place to purchase.

Savings like these add up so let your keyboard do the shopping.

$6,000 could go a long way toward reducing your debt. Win this or other great prizes in the Great Geezeo Bailout!

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