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AARP Review: The Good, The Bad, and the Kinda Ugly

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In, 'AARP Review: The Good, The Bad, and the Kinda Ugly,' we sit down with Nick Lituanio, the talented RU-vidr and cinematographer, to discuss his eye-opening research of AARP, a powerful marketing juggernaut that frequently sells its membership's influence to the highest bidder.
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@neumaticimpact 8 месяцев назад

Sounds like yall are describing any company ever since the beginning of time.

@Over50tv 8 месяцев назад

I'm trying to think of exceptions, but you my be right.

@user-mh3vs4nz2g 8 месяцев назад

My #1 priority question is: what would be the best supplemental health insurance that you would recommend? Maybe include just one great alternative to AARP's supplemental health insurance. That would have been a GREAT help!🙏🙏🙏

@Over50tv 8 месяцев назад

I did a quick lookup and here are a few alternatives to consider: Private Health Insurance Providers: Many private insurance companies offer supplemental health insurance plans. Examples include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and others. You can explore their offerings and compare plans based on your specific needs and preferences. Medigap Plans: Medigap, or Medicare Supplement Insurance, is designed to work alongside Original Medicare. These plans are offered by private insurance companies and help cover certain costs that Medicare doesn't, such as copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance. Different insurance providers may offer various Medigap plans, so it's worth comparing options. Medicare Advantage Plans: Instead of opting for a supplemental plan, some individuals choose Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Part C. These plans are offered by private insurance companies and provide coverage beyond what Original Medicare offers, often including vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): HSAs are not supplemental insurance, but they can be used to cover medical expenses not covered by your primary insurance. They are paired with high-deductible health plans and allow you to save money tax-free for qualified medical expenses. State-Specific Programs: Depending on your location, there may be state-sponsored programs or initiatives that offer supplemental health coverage for retirees or older individuals. Check with your state's department of insurance or health services for information on available programs.

@RozyRoPink150 5 месяцев назад

AARP is a great organization. Great travel discounts, great literature and info for members, movie tickets, they are a business like any other business in the USA (profit or non). How does this guy think they are able to lobby in Washington and get great discounts for their members? Through membership. What does he expect from AARP? Free depends and meal deliveries? For $12 yearly for 2 household members, they do their job

@Over50tv 4 месяца назад

I found the interview very informative. He told me things I didn't know. But, at the end of the day all that counts is that you are happy with AARP.

@alisonbethel7541 3 месяца назад

100%! And the lobby is undeniable.

@Over50tv 3 месяца назад

@@alisonbethel7541 What exactly does their lobby do? I'd like to see a report. Please send the report to me at lou@over50tv.com

@william4202 16 дней назад

Don't they lobby for massive immigration?

@Thorny_Misanthrope 10 месяцев назад

The most important thing AARP does is represent the interest of people over 55. Healthcare and protecting Social Security are major priorities, the main priorities of people in my age group. I’m in Gen X, and I’ve got a feeling we are going to be very under represented going forward. We are a very small sliceof a demographic. I appreciate what AARP does. All that other stuff you were talking about means very little to me.

@Over50tv 10 месяцев назад

If AARP works for you that's all that matters. Thanks for watching!

@RetJetFxr 9 месяцев назад

Millions of Americans could no longer afford their insurance premiums due to Obamacare. AARP supports Obamacare, which was nothing more than a redistribution scheme that both helped and hurt people financially. Those hurt (millions) aren't just millionaires either.

@stephenwolfe8332 Месяц назад

I totally agree with you and I have one question. Do you still think they are there for folks over 50 if they offer membership to anyone over 18? When I was younger they only offered membership to 50 and over.

@ttp_007 7 месяцев назад

A simple rule to use 99% of the time. If you have to chase it, it may be getting a good thing. But if it comes to your door without your request, it might cost something. When you get either the government or other organizations pushing a benefit, they are certainly the biggest beneficiaries.

@Over50tv 6 месяцев назад

No question AARP and management is benefiting.

@aimeemondragon6331 9 дней назад

Car insurance using AARP is with a third party The Hartford and they are the best price, specially I am adding my teenager son into my car insurance. To rent a car and the Rental car insurance was great, only 100 dls extra in case you have an accident BUT if you have an incident you need to call AARP and not the rental co. For hotels also, you get good prices and nice hotels BUT if you need to change reservations or cancellations you might be penalized. We learn it after we did the reservations and the clerks told us this. The thing that bother us, when you call AARP you get second language speakers and is impossible to understand them (if you are lucky to talk to a human after clicking the options on your phone for long time).

@Over50tv 8 дней назад

No doubt there are pros and cons to AARP membership. Sounds like overall you've had a good experience with them.

@juliewendt724 Год назад

I'm an overall happy member of AARP! I get discounts on a few restaurants, especially those near me. I think I've used it a couple of times for discounts on hotels. I've gotten free $5 gift cards from their rewards section for earning points.I have watched a lot of their videos and gotten to watch some new release movies at home for free! I joined their walking club which motivated me to keep walking! Do I love that I get bombarded by sales calls and emails and mail?No. But, I just ignore that and use them to my advantage. As far as their supplemental medicare insurance, my Dad switched to them and went from paying Anthem BC/BS to, I believe, getting his supplemental insurance for free. I know everyone's situation is different with all the supplemental insurance choices, but for him, it's worked out pretty well ! So are they perfect, no, but do they serve me well? I have to say yes!

@Over50tv Год назад

I'm glad AARP is working out for you and your dad. As was mentioned in the video, the organization does some good things. Had they let me know when I joined that I would be bombarded with advertising I may not have signed up. Thank you for the comment. Also, for more news and helpful information, without all the ads, please check out my new website, over50tv.com

@juliewendt724 Год назад

@@Over50tv Yes, I agreed with your video! I just wanted to point out all of the positive things that my dad and I have gotten out of it. But he does hate them calling him!!

@Fresh-Anointing. 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this video, both of you....God Bless you

@kewlmark72 7 месяцев назад

if you get more sales call! that would a nice reason to not join for me! if I could save money on taxes that would be good.

@ttp_007 7 месяцев назад

@willvervair7101 3 месяца назад

I joined to get some car rental and hotel discounts. In the 8 months I've been a member I have found that their main insurance customer, the Hartford is by FAR the more expensive insurance if you shop around yourself. Also, if you spend a little time shopping for travel discounts you can find them simply by being over 55. For $16 a year I'll likely keep my membership, even though they really should be paying me, but they don't get any kind of pass on any recommended products or services. And my trust level with this is VERY low.

@Over50tv 3 месяца назад

I also found AARP's Hartford Insurance to be the more expensive option. My trust level isn't very high either. Thank you for sharing your experience.

@katydid2877 Год назад

They use their lobbying and billions to support bills, laws, and people I completely disagree with. As with everything really, people should research organizations before they give them their money.

@Over50tv Год назад

Yes, yes, yes! Research these organizations! Thanks for the comment! Also, for more news and helpful information for people over 50 please check out my new website, over50tv.com

@stevenelson9420 Год назад

Thanks for calling them out. Troubling are the people that blindly follow aarp and are misled by their narrative.

@Over50tv Год назад

There is certainly more to AARP than meets the eye. Thanks for the comment. Also, for more news and helpful information, without all the ads, check out my new website, over50tv.com

@justaskin8523 Год назад

Can an AARP member shut down some of the adverts, alerts, and marketing material? What kinds of controls are available to the member? I'm constantly inundated with way too much marketing stuff, with little time, energy, or desire to actually process it all.

@Over50tv 11 месяцев назад

To end AARP's endless barrage of email advertisements you should go on the last ad they send you and unclick every contact point they have.

@Mac-vn5rf Год назад

I set up separate email for junk. What good things does AARP do? Can you talk about that?

@Over50tv Год назад

I don't know that I'll produce another video about AARP, but I'm sure at some point we'll cover the organization on Over50tv.com, so please stop by that website for future updates.

@commonsense99 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the heads up. 🙏 It's important to know the big money behind supposed nonprofits. Kind of like nonprofit hospitals that cause financial distress for many of their customers and even bankruptcy. 😟

@Over50tv 7 месяцев назад

This interview was an eye opener for me. I probably shouldn't have been surprised given the mountain of advertising I receive from AARP.

@ttp_007 7 месяцев назад

@dangarcia6760 Год назад

Still don’t know what service they offer! Discounts to services they sell my info too?

@Over50tv Год назад

I suspect many folks don't know what services AARP offers because they tune them out when they are bombarded with their advertisements. For news and helpful information, without all the ads, please check out my new website, over50tv.com

@nicolelouisjeune7387 7 месяцев назад

This was great I'm am a under 50 viewer with an AARP membership that I did not understand

@Over50tv 6 месяцев назад

Despite what AARP wants you to believe, I don't think this program is for everyone.

@antoinettejohnson6251 5 месяцев назад

They didn’t even wait until I turned 50 to bombard me with inquiries and materials. I’m 60 y.o. now, so…20 years later and the unsolicited pitches continue 🤦‍♀️ I’m still on the fence, trying to decide if I’ll finally join or not, weighing the pros and cons. 🤔

@Over50tv 4 месяца назад

AARP is a marketing machine. A very effective marketing machine.

@jbptvonline 8 месяцев назад

Great enlightening video. Quite interesting 👀 about #databrokering 🤷‍♂️

@Over50tv 8 месяцев назад

I also found the interview enlightening. I'm glad you liked it!

@iandaniels679 6 месяцев назад

They are using you, you are using them. After seeing this, it took all of one second to google that I think you can opt out of all mail and e-mail from them. I’m pretty sure this means they can’t sell your info either if you make the request. Has anyone been able to do this successfully?!?

@Over50tv 6 месяцев назад

Yesterday I received their magazine even though I opted out.

@phsquared8719 Год назад

AARP is a huge sales and marketing machine. It’s no longer an evergreen service. I was astonished when I got a toolkit on working beyond 50. One of their messages was how to conceal your age when applying for a job. Not supporting and owning your age but how to play into the hand of the 28 year old hiring manager. They need me, a 59 year old, to manage their marketing bid fix that.

@Over50tv Год назад

I think you are right about them no longer being an evergreen service. Maybe they've gotten too big and lost their way. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Also, for more news and helpful information, without the all the ads, please check out my new website, over50tv.com

@stephenwolfe8332 Месяц назад

What does it mean to sell our attention?

@anniesshenanigans3815 Год назад

I had a friend gift me a subscription and for the life of me I have found NO use for it. Nothing.

@Over50tv Год назад

Hi Annie! If you don't mind all the advertising notices there is probably some value there, but I suspect many people would agree with you. Also, did you have a chance to check out my new website, over50tv.com ?

@pmmahone1 Год назад

You pay them to put you on mailing lists.

@Over50tv Год назад

Yes, it does seem like the reward for joining AARP is being added to all their mailing lists. Thanks for watching my video. Also, for more news and helpful information for people over 50 please check out my new website, over50tv.com

@kewlmark72 7 месяцев назад

everyone's a business! is it worth it or not! if they do taxes for free! that pays for itself right there.

@Over50tv 7 месяцев назад

I don't know what you mean by, 'if they do taxes for free! that pays for itself right there.' But, what I got out of that interview is AARP is not the selfless organization many people believe they are.

@haleynfrancia3604 5 месяцев назад

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.They are advocates you idiots. AASRP was established by a retired school teacher who also founded the NRTA National Retired Teacher Association. Do more research. This is a ton of misinformation you're spreading trying to lead people to your channel piggy backing off AARP's Trademarked name. @@Over50tv

@haleynfrancia3604 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely correct! And it's for ANYBODY, even non-members can make a Tax-Aide appointment for FREE!

@mattp4079 20 дней назад

AARP will not allow you to opt out of their 3rd party junk mail and email. I'll look elsewhere.

@Over50tv 19 дней назад

I opted out of AARP altogether.

@HMurphy 6 месяцев назад

bills are clibing up

@Over50tv 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching my videos. I hope they offer some help. I offered a suggestion to you in my other comment and I'll say it again here, explore all options for making money. Sometimes options aren't obvious, they take a little digging (or a lot of digging) to find.

@kewlmark72 7 месяцев назад

16&$$bucks a year!

@Over50tv 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching.

@micahdevin247 5 месяцев назад

Okay so 5 years ago today my mother Sheila k rino r e y n a u d got AARP because she was on Medicare and they said that if she signed up for the first year and then continue to renew after that for a 5-year term that she would get $25,000 which she signed up for so she paid on that for 3 years and then renewed it for a bigger payment for $50,000 okay so she paid on that for 2 years until the 5-year term is up and then we also made me her son Micah Reynaud the beneficiary and Haley Alexis Reynaud was the second beneficiary okay so she got dementia shortly after renewing her 5 year term I didn't make payments for about 3 months she finally got in contact with them after she done moved and everything and she had dementia and got back in contact with the person that worked there and they said it was okay as long as you just picked up payments well it wasn't long after that about a month or two later she passed and so I called to get the claim and they told me that I was an old any money that they wasn't going to pay me anything give me any straight answers on this play hung up in my face.i just want the money we are owed plain and simple

@Over50tv 4 месяца назад

Wow! I'm sorry this happened to you and your family. That is a lot of money. Maybe it's time to consult with an attorney.

@dancollins4425 3 месяца назад

What a bunch of awful speculation.

@jillclarke7264 2 месяца назад

AARP publishes inaccurate information and harms seniors

@Over50tv 2 месяца назад

I don't look at their info anymore.

@michaela.2933 4 месяца назад

Are used to be a rights group for people over 50. They originally called themselves the gray panthers now they’re just a money making insurance selling machine. They are the biggest supplier of Insurance in the nation so they lobby for all sorts of laws like Obama care because it made Insurance mandatory I joined because they brag so much about the Hartford and how much money you can save an auto insurance well Hartford morning show me AARP or not so bright that are near its bullshit. In fact I called this morning and asked for a quote. For a Chevy Silverado with just liability because I had a few accidents they came back with a quote you’re holding onto your drugs and you depends $10,000

@Over50tv 4 месяца назад

I wasn't familiar with the Gray Panthers, although I just looked them up on Google. Thanks for the tip. Regarding selling insurance, I don't blame any organization for trying to earn money to fund their operation but some of these organizations go overboard with solicitations and nonsensical promises.