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The 2008 Annual Fund Drive helps make a wide range of important AARP Foundation services available to seniors during these difficult economic times. Click here to support the Annual Fund Drive today.

economic stimulus tool

Economic Stimulus Payment Tool

The Stimulus Payment Tool is for people who normally don’t have to file a tax return, but need to do so this year to get a Stimulus Payment.

Offer a Helping Hand to Seniors in Need

Rising costs for prescriptions, health care, and basic living expenses mean more seniors are struggling. You can help by supporting the 2008 Annual Fund.

Rx Help Could Make Mom's Day

Does your mother get Medicare and still struggle to pay for expensive prescription drugs on a limited income? See if your mom qualifies and how you can share the Extra Help with others in your family, place of worship or community.

Resources

Home Made Money: A Consumer's Guide to Reverse Mortgages

State Fact Sheets: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

State Fact Sheets: Public Benefits that can help

Prepare to Care: A Planning Guide for Families

GrandCare News: A newsletter for Grandparents raising grandchildren

WLC SmartBrief: A twice monthly email newsletter focused on women’s financial, health, and images issues

To Serve: A quarterly newsletter with AARP Foundation news, volunteer, and donor information

ElderLaw Forum: A quarterly newsletter featuring updates on AARP Foundation legacy advocacy efforts in the courts on behalf of Americans 50 and older

GiftLegacy: A newsletter with Planned Giving news, information, and educational resources

Calling All Artist

Submit your artwork now through May 31 to the 4th annual AARP Foundation Calendar Art Contest. Get the details.


Legal Advocacy

Suit Seeks Damages Under State Law
An age-discrimination lawsuit against Minnesota-based 3M Co. was recently granted class-action status allowing an estimated 6,000 current and former 3M employees the ability to join a 2006 lawsuit that claims the company worked to remove those older than age 45 after hiring a new chief executive officer in 2001.


Special Reports

Americans are Befuddled by Financial Jargon
Many say that misunderstanding have contributed to investment mistakes.

Healthy @ Home:
Older adults and family caregivers are willing to use new technologies that can allow people to remain independent—and in their own homes—as they age.

From Work to Retirement: Tracking Changes in Women’s Poverty Status