AARP's new CEO vows to protect Social Security and Medicare, and ensure older adults age 'on their own terms' Her top priorities also include pushing for financial support for caregivers. Fortune · Nov 12, 2024
Unpaid Caregivers Soon May Get Help to Save for Retirement Two proposed bills aim to open new doors to caregivers for contributing to Roth IRAs and making catch-up retirement contributions. Kiplinger · Nov 11, 2024
Most Livable Cities: How Does Your Town Rank? California, Virginia, and New Jersey are home to some of the most livable cities in America. The AARP study ranked Great Neck Plaza, NY, first overall. Kiplinger · Nov 1, 2024
Election warning: Zelle CEO says elderly users face high risk of political donation scams With reports of elderly victims of political scammers on the rise, the payment giant that transacted $481 billion in the first half of 2024 says families need to get involved. Fortune · Oct 31, 2024
Trump’s latest policy announcement is aimed at women voters. It doesn’t stand up This is a ‘concept of a plan’ with no real economic backbone, experts tell Eric Garcia The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024
AARP to honor Glenn Close with Movies for Grownups career achievement award Glenn Close is set to receive AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards career achievement honor The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
Will Harris' home health care plan work? While caring for elderly people is a huge financial strain, critics say covering it only solves part of the problem Salon · Oct 17, 2024
4 tips to live a longer and healthier life Debra Whitman, executive VP and chief public policy officer at AARP, has no shortage of advice for improving your health and life span. Fortune · Oct 16, 2024
Defying gravity, making history, and changing the game for women's health Day 2 of Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit delved into the stigmas around health that hold women back, while honoring the advancements women have achieved nonetheless. Fortune · Oct 16, 2024
5 easy ways to save on household bills Leave your loyalty behind — and set some calendar reminders Salon · Sep 21, 2024
Taraji P. Henson To Receive AARP Award For Mental Health Advocacy Taraji P. Henson to be honored with AARP Award for mental health advocacy. Seven others recognized for societal contributions. Top News · Sep 3, 2024
How one 83-year-old fell into a fraudster’s fear bubble – and how gift cards played a key role Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving, Mae awoke, set her hair in curlers and switched on her laptop. A message appeared. It said her Safari web browser had encountered a problem, and a link offered to connect the 83-year-old to the Apple Computer Company. Mae clicked it. The Conversation · Sep 3, 2024
A neck-and-neck Senate race in Maryland is causing big problems for Democrats Polls show the race is clearly winnable by either candidate, and both Democratic and Republican candidates are now making a play for Democratic voters The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024
International Business Times · Aug 24, 2024 Harris And Walz Head To Georgia To Build On Convention Success Earlier this month, Harris held the second rally of her presidential campaign in Atlanta.
Kiplinger · Aug 23, 2024 The 12 Travel Tips Every Retiree Needs to Know Traveling in retirement is a dream for many people. Here are 12 practical tips to help make that dream a reality
The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024 Gift card scams generate billions for fraudsters and industry as regulators fail to protect consumers − and how one 83-year-old fell into the ‘fear bubble’ Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving, Mae awoke, set her hair in curlers and switched on her laptop. The screen froze and a message appeared. It said her Safari web browser had encountered a problem, and a link offered to connect the 83-year-old to the Apple Computer Company. Mae clicked…
Kiplinger · Aug 22, 2024 10 Things You Should Know About Ageism and Age Discrimination Ageism and age discrimination are prevalent in many different spaces. Here's what to know about it.
Kiplinger · Aug 15, 2024 Thinking About Unretiring in 2025? Here’s What You Need To Know Unretiring is a growing trend, with 37.5% of workers age 55+ employed as of 2024. Here's what's driving the return to work. Are you thinking about unretiring?
Roll Call · Aug 13, 2024 Biggest lobbying interests buck trend with higher 2024 spending - Roll Call Trade groups and companies responsible for this year's largest lobbying expenditures so far upped the ante in the first half of 2024.
International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024 Americans Concerned About Not Having Enough Money For Retirement: How Can You Save For Retirement? According to AARP's annual Financial Security Trends Survey, 33% of respondents say they will not have enough money for retirement, an increase from 29% in January 2023.
Kiplinger · Aug 7, 2024 How 'Home-Based Planning' Can Address Long-Term Care Costs Traditional planning for the cost of long-term care doesn't reflect the realities of what the costs are and how they'll be paid.
Latin Times · Jun 18, 2024 Scams are increasingly targeting seniors: here are some of the most popular ones and how to prevent them Latinos in the U.S. had the highest labor force participation among seniors, making them increasingly vulnerable of a variety of scams
The Texas Tribune · Jun 11, 2024 With new platform, Texas Democrats may find common ground with Republicans on housing affordability crisis The Democrats’ recently approved platform includes calls to loosen zoning rules, which housing experts believe contribute to high housing costs.
Fortune · May 28, 2024 As Americans live longer, many retirees struggle to care for elderly parents: ‘It makes childcare look inexpensive’ More adults age 65 and older are becoming caretakers, at the expense of their own financial security.