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What Is a Foreign Currency Order?

When traveling abroad, you want to ensure that you have the money you need to fund your trip. You’ll likely need to have local currency on hand to purchase taxis, provide tips, buy souvenirs and fund other expenditures. A foreign currency order is one way to receive foreign currency from your bank or through AAA. […]

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Budgeting Tips for Successful Financial Management

The popular saying, “It’s not what you earn, but what you spend that matters,” perfectly highlights the importance of budgeting and money management. Applying budgeting tips that help you save and spend less can significantly increase the worth of your income. By following financial basics like prioritizing needs, building a savings account and reducing costs […]

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Why Use a Travel Advisor?

The internet has made booking your vacation that much easier thanks to the innumerable travel websites at your disposal. Though you could plan your travels on your own, you don’t have to. Travel advisors are trained professionals tasked with planning your vacation for you. On top of that, they offer numerous other perks and benefits you wouldn’t […]

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How to Choose Professional Auto Repair Services

If you’ve just moved to a new area, or your car is showing signs of wear, you might be in search of a new mechanic. With hundreds of independent service shops, quick-repair centers and dealerships to choose from, how do you know where to take your car? According to a AAA study, two out of three […]

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Surprising Things Home Insurance Doesn’t Cover 

Your home is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in your life, so you want to ensure you protect it with a quality home insurance policy. However, you might be surprised to learn that there are some things home insurance doesn’t cover, including some natural disasters that are out of your control.  Policies vary […]

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AAA Insurance and Membership Benefits

AAA insurance has you covered, no matter the circumstances. Our members and policyholders benefit from our savings and bundle deals that make investing in insurance easy. We offer different types of insurance to cover you in your time of need. Continue reading to learn more about the AAA membership benefits. Why AAA Insurance? AAA insurance […]

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The Benefits of Pet Insurance

Your pet deserves the best of everything you have to offer for as long as they live. That includes regular vet visits and prompt service in case something goes wrong. However, even good health visits and routine vaccinations can add up over time. At AAA, we encourage all pet owners in Central Pennsylvania to invest […]

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13 Best AAA Membership Discounts

In addition to receiving access to 24/7 roadside assistance, you can enjoy many perks while being a AAA member. You can earn exclusive discounts and rewards from thousands of companies we partner with. Whether you’re venturing to an amusement park with your family or going on a road trip with friends, AAA deals and rewards […]

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Navigating Medicare: When to Enroll and Why It Matters

Turning 65? You may have a lot of questions about Medicare. The good news: you’re not alone. The Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), starting three months before and three months after your 65th birthday, is your time to join Original Medicare (Parts A and B) without penalty.  If you have employer-sponsored health insurance with more than […]

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Prescription Discount Cards & Medicare: What you need to know

Prescription drug costs can be a major concern for Medicare beneficiaries, especially when certain medications aren’t covered or come with high copays. That’s where prescription discount cards come in—but can you use them with Medicare? Let’s take a closer look. What are prescription discount cards? Prescription discount cards are free or low-cost programs that offer […]

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What You Should Consider When Comparing Auto Insurance Policies

You have probably seen many insurance ads promising the best auto insurance in the market. These ads feed you a lot of promises and offers. When you want to purchase an auto insurance policy, you have many options, and you may not be sure which one to choose. You should make your selection carefully. The right insurance […]

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Battery Tenders: Your Car’s Winter Guardian Against Dead Batteries

Going away this winter? A battery tenders is a great choice for vehicles that aren’t driven regularly or are in storage. This simple solution helps to prevent dead batteries and saves you time, money, and frustration. The Double Whammy: Self-Discharge and Parasitic Drain Car batteries, even the best ones, are susceptible to a natural enemy […]

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Local Dealership Earns AAA Best in Repair Award for 2025

Local Dealership Earns AAA Best in Repair Award for 2025 Award recognizes the ‘best of the best’ in the AAA Approved Auto Repair Program Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg has been named a AAA Best in Repair facility for 2025. Faulkner Subaru received prestigious first place in the AAA National Top Shop award, recognizing them as the […]

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Act Now to Protect Pennie Tax Credits

Pennie Open Enrollment starts on November 1st, and this year brings major changes that could affect your health coverage and costs.Pennie is Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace, where individuals and families can shop for plans and get financial help to lower monthly premiums. What’s Changing in 2026?Unless Congress acts, enhanced premium tax credits will expire […]

What to Expect When You Submit an Insurance Claim

What to Expect When You Submit an Insurance Claim

Submitting an insurance claim can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time going through the process. This guide will help you understand what to expect and how to file an insurance claim for a car accident. Knowing the steps to making a claim can make the experience smoother and less stressful, whether a minor […]

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AAA Central Penn to Open Three Locations in GIANT Stores this Fall

AAA Central Penn’s new ‘store-within-a-store’ concept adds a new level of convenience for travel, insurance and member services. Shoppers in the Harrisburg area will soon have another convenient way to receive travel, insurance and member services from AAA Central Penn. Coming this fall, AAA Central Penn will open its first-ever “store-within-a-store” locations at GIANT stores […]

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Prescription Discount Cards & Medicare: What you need to know

Prescription drug costs can be a major concern for Medicare beneficiaries, especially when certain medications aren’t covered or come with high copays. That’s where prescription discount cards come in—but can you use them with Medicare? Let’s take a closer look. What are prescription discount cards? Prescription discount cards are free or low-cost programs that offer […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Original Medicare

If you’re approaching Medicare eligibility or helping a loved one navigate their healthcare options, understanding Original Medicare is the first step. This foundational coverage is made up of Part A and Part B, and from there, you can choose between two main paths: a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) or a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan.Let’s […]

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Maximizing Savings with Discount Cards

Maximizing Savings with Discount Cards Navigating healthcare costs can be challenging, especially for Medicare-eligible individuals. Fortunately, prescription drug discount cards offer a practical solution to help manage expenses. Here are several reasons why these discount cards can be beneficial: Prescription Drug Savings Prescription drug discount cards can significantly reduce the cost of medications, offering discounts […]

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Changes to Prescription Drug Coverage and what that means

Navigating prescription drug coverage can be challenging, but recent changes to Medicare Part D aim to simplify and reduce costs for beneficiaries. $2,000 Out-of-Pocket Cap Beneficiaries now have a $2,000 annual limit on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. Once this threshold is met, they pay nothing for covered drugs for the remainder of the year. This […]

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AAA Central Penn Acquires Lander Insurance Agency of Middletown

Lander Insurance Owner Retires, Transitions Clients to AAA Central Penn June 9, 2025 AAA Central Penn today announced that AAA Central Penn Insurance Agency, the club’s insurance subsidiary, has acquired Lander Insurance Agency of Middletown. Lander Insurance was owned and operated by Bill and Mary Lander for 32 years, offering home, auto, renter’s and a […]

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Our Magazine is Now All Digital Two Times Per Year

AAA Central Penn strives to provide our membership with insightful articles and helpful hints in our AAA NOW! Publication. To help us reach more members in a more convenient way, our Summer issue will be an all-digital issue. READ THE MAY/JUNE ISSUE HERE This shift means you’ll now enjoy instant access to our content anywhere, […]

Lesser Known Amusement Parks to Visit This Summer

Lesser Known Amusement Parks to Visit This Summer

Amusement parks are a fun-filled hub for families to enjoy their “lazy, hazy summer days.” They offer numerous attractions and activities, including thrilling rides, games, and various other forms of entertainment that kids can enjoy with their parents and grandparents. Visiting amusement parks offers families more than entertainment, allowing them to learn and explore the […]

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Do You Need Health Insurance?

In Pennsylvania, there is a program called Path to Pennie. This program allows uninsured individuals to enroll in individual or family health insurance now, before open enrollment, and without having a qualifying event. Path to Pennie begins during tax season. How does it work?While completing your state tax return, you will fill out a form […]