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Benefits QuickLINK

Find out which public or private benefits are available for older adults and families with children.

Social Security Benefit Estimator

Use this tool to help you estimate your Social Security benefits.

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Q-and-A With Jonathan D. Pond: Paying Down Debt

By Jonathan D. Pond

Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond answers readers' questions about paying down debt.

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Gift-Giving Gotchas

By Ron Burley

Consumer advocate Ron Burley offers tips on avoiding holiday-shopping blunders. 

Ask AARP Tax-Aide

Is My Pension Check Taxable?

By AARP Tax-Aide

An AARP Tax-Aide volunteer explains which taxes apply to pensions.

AARP Programs

Divided We Fail

The Divided We Fail effort advances the idea that partisan gridlock should not stand in the way of affordable health care and long-term financial security for all Americans.

Best Employers for Workers Over 50

This annual recognition program honors companies and organizations who value the 50+ workforce.

AARP Foundation Reverse Mortgage Education Project

This program helps older homeowners make informed decisions about reverse mortgages.

National Employer Team

See which companies value older workers.

AARP Tax-Aide

The nation's largest, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service.

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Search full-time, part-time, and flex-time jobs from age-friendly employers.


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By James D. Scurlock

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What will it take to restore faith in the markets? The experts weigh in.

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How Much Do You Need to Retire?

By Kerry Hannon

What percentage of your final salary do you need to have saved to provide enough income to last throughout retirement at something close to your current lifestyle?

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The Price of Power

From Inside E Street

The price of home heating oil may cause many Americans to seek help to pay their energy bills this winter. But where will the money come from?

From the Online Community

Group: No Free Lunch

Group: No Free Lunch
Seek and share advice about experiences related to free lunch investment seminars.
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Journal: Using My Network
Kalikat offers practical tips for spreading the word about your job search.
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Get Ready for Digital TV

AARP.org

Don't wait until the last minute to switch to digital TV. Order a coupon to offset the cost of a converter box so your set is working on Feb. 17, 2009.

Scam Alert: Bad Deeds

By Sid Kirchheimer

Don't be fooled by stern warnings from official-sounding companies asking you to purchase deeds for your home.

5 Questions With Author Jean Chatzky

By AARP.org

Financial author Jean Chatzky talks to AARP about getting your budget in order.

When Your Parents' Money is Your Problem

By Elaine Appleton Grant

For adult children, Mom and Dad's budget woes usually come as a shock. You can head off a crisis with some honest talk now.

Should You Give Financial Help to an Adult Child?

By Martha M. Hamilton

It's hard to resist helping your kids, but at least take a step back and consider a few questions.

Economy 101: You Ask, We Answer

By Carole Fleck

See answers to your questions about the current financial crisis.

Economic Watch

From AARP Bulletin Today

Visit the Economy Watch page for the latest economic news from AARP Bulletin Today.

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