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AARP poll shows women 50 and over fear for their financial security. And they vote.
Feb 23, 2024
AARP found that they're the biggest swing voting block in the upcoming election: more than 60 million strong.
Some Americans age 50 and older still paying student loans
by
Erika Beras
May 28, 2019
For some, student loan payments continue for decades.
The messaging war over drug prices
May 1, 2019
AARP and the pharmaceutical industry are running ad campaigns in an attempt to shape eventual legislation.
How food banks are reaching high-risk seniors
Oct 11, 2018
The AARP estimates more than 10 million people 50 and older are at risk of going hungry every day in the United States. In Florida, where many baby boomers retire, this food insecurity is compounded by a lack of public transportation. Some food banks are holding food drops to bring food and other health-related events […]
Co-housing offers people a way to age at home
Jul 25, 2018
The American Association of Retired Persons estimates about three-quarters of people 45 and older want to stay in their homes as they age. One way for them to do that is co-housing. It gives people the opportunity to live independently but in a community where they share some expenses and activities including chores. There are 165 […]
The older generation wants to know more about smartphones
by
Molly Wood
Mar 30, 2017
Predictive text, Wi-Fi and selfies were all on the lesson plan at a seminar in NYC.
A new older generation may attract more ad dollars
by
Scott Tong
Aug 14, 2015
Senior citizens aren't acting like old people, and some advertisers are noticing.
For public good, not for profit.
Don't fall prey to the 'foreign lottery' scam
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.
AARP study: Americans over 50 worry for future
by
Jeff Horwich
and Jeremy Hobson
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.
Former presidential candidate deemed 'sexy' by AARP
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 24, 2012
Even though he said he'd vote to cut retiree benefits.