City: Kansas City, MO

Category: Retirement

Telephone: (866) 389-5627

Address: 700 W. 47th St., Suite 110

Description: It’s a rite of passage: Turn 50 and get a big packet of information from AARP. Frankly, we can’t imagine anyone who would say no to this collection of benefits for $12.50 a year. A sampling includes discounts on everything from lodging and car rentals to cruises and information and resources on health, fitness, and insurance, as well as legal and consumer issues. And with more than 30 million members, AARP is the largest advocacy group for older adults in the United States. Joining the local chapter will net you invitations to social events, provide opportunities to volunteer your time and expertise, give you access to the organization’s home-delivery prescription drug service, and much more. Plus, your spouse gets in free whether he or she is 50 or not. Membership also includes subscriptions to the monthly AARP Bulletin and the bimonthly Modern Maturity.