(NAPSA)—Though members of the baby boomer generation, who are in or nearing retirement, are probably among those most affected during these challenging economic times, there is some good news. AARP has launched a program to help consumers ages 50- plus get access to savings on everyday items such as food, household supplies and clothing, as well as electronics and entertainment. The program, called the Everyday Savings Center, features hun- dreds of major merchants. Here’s how it works: Members of AARP get online discounts that can save them hundreds of dollars every year. Typical discounts range from 3 to 60 percent and might include 10 percent SM ~AARP HEALTH / FINANCES / CONNECTING / GIVING / ENJOYING To help consumers ages 50-plus weather a tough economy, one group offers access to savings on everydayitems. online,” said Howard Byck, senior VP for AARP Services. “The Everyday Savings Center is a cost-effective, easy and fast way to shop for items that are essential to everyday lives. We hope they will take advantage of this unique offering.” The online shopping experience is secure, with state-of-the-art encryption features, advanced services. According to the research security systems and new products, making online transactions safer than ever. SmartMoney.com recently named AARPoneof the top-five membership organizations to join. Now members can take advantage of exclusive discounts. For more information, visit www.everyday boomers are surfing the Internet, looking for information, products, services and discounts targeted just for them—and analysts AARP members can use their AARPCredit Card from Chase on the Everyday Savings Center from Next Jump. The card offers further as the Internet-savvy U.S. population continuesto age. “It’s clear that each year, more and more older adults shop cardholders are not held responsible for fraudulent transactions made with their card or account information. off at Target.com, free shipping at BestBuy.com and up to 15 percent off Hewlett-Packard products. Fifty-plus consumersare online in a major way and they are very comfortable in this environment, regularly purchasing goods and firm Focalyst, 82 percent of expect that number to grow even savingscenter.com or Www.aarp.org. “zero liability” protection, so
