Financial Health
Benefits QuickLINK: New Online Tool for Grandfamilies
AARP Foundation has a new online tool that can help grandparents or other relatives raising children connect with key public benefits programs for which they or the children they are raising might be eligible.
Grandparents Looking For Work
Are you a grandparent caring for your grandchild? Are you looking for a new job, one that can support your new addition? You may be interested in attending a job fair – one specifically targeting mature workers
Guide to Public Benefits for Grandfamilies
This guide describes the many cash assistance, health, nutrition, and tax credit programs that can help grandparents who are raising grandchildren.
Health Insurance
When you’re responsible for providing health insurance for a grandchild, it’s not easy. AARP talks about Medicaid, SHIP and SCHIP programs.
Help for Grandfamilies in Financial Crisis
The AARP Foundation’s Money Management Plus program can help older people get their finances in order and under control. Qualified participants meet with a financial advisor for free to discuss their financial options.
Making Financial Gifts to Grandchildren
Making financial gifts to grandchildren involves many investment choices – from cash gifts to bonds to 529 plans to Coverdell accounts. How do you choose?
Public Benefits Programs
Information and tips about financial assistance programs for grandparents raising grandchildren.
Sect. 529 Plans Offer Tax Incentive to Save for Grandkids' Education
The college savings plans grow tax-free, and distributions are also tax-free when used to pay for tuition and other education-related expenses.
Tax Tips
Check out these tax credits. If you’re raising a grandchild, you may be eligible for any of three tax credit programs. Why pay more taxes than required?
Your Grandchildren and Financial Health
Tips to help grandchildren learn about finances and ensure your own financial health.
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