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Don't fall prey to the 'foreign lottery' scam
Barbara Bogaev Mar 22, 2013
Older Americans are being targeted by con artists abroad. The victims are told they are winners of a "foreign lottery" and that they only have to pay taxes and fees to claim their jackpots. But, the scam is costing people more than money.
Why aging boomers are more prone to scams
Judy Muller Mar 22, 2013
It seems like con artists are dreaming up new scams every week -- and often seniors fall prey to the trickery. But why?
Con artists take advantage of vacant homes in limbo
Rowan Moore Gerety Feb 15, 2013
More than 5 million homes have been lost to foreclosure since 2006. That's a lot of real estate, and con artists are determined to put it to good use.
Price of a 'forever' stamp is going up
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 25, 2013
The Postal Service is raising all rates an average of about 4 percent, but that's not enough to wipe out its losses.
Election boosts Postal Service through one more month
Kai Ryssdal Oct 12, 2012
The post office said today it's going to make it through the month without going broke, thanks to the presidential election.
Hate junk mail? You might have to get used to more
Sabri Ben-Achour Aug 29, 2012
Deal between postal service and direct mail provider could mean more ad circulars in your mailbox.
AARP study: Americans over 50 worry for future
Jeff Horwich Aug 9, 2012
As many young adults struggle with finding a job and paying off student loans, and as families across the country work to pay off their mortgage, another group of people is even more worried about the future: those close to retirement.
With USPS cuts, mail would move more slowly
John Dimsdale Jun 20, 2012
A "postal austerity" doesn't come without a cost to customers.
Former presidential candidate deemed 'sexy' by AARP
Kai Ryssdal May 24, 2012
Even though he said he'd vote to cut retiree benefits.
Labor Department corrects numbers on female job losses
Kai Ryssdal May 17, 2012
The actual percentage of job losses by women the past three years is lower than the 90 percent Mitt Romney stated last month.
