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Enter your giving amount and federal tax rate to determine your tax savings.
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When Grandma Moves In
Multi-generational households are now standard as families grapple with tough times. Our family expert gives tips on how to handle the generational divide.
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Transportation Guide
Get information on public transportation options in specific cities and counties.
Elder Abuse Guide
Quickly find the best elder abuse resources in your state.
Nursing Home Performance Data Learn how facilities fared during their recent inspections.
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AARP Legal Services Network
AARP Legal Services are there to help with matters involving the law, including wills, consumer issues, and buying a home.
AARP Tax-Aide
AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest, free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service. Learn how to become a volunteer.
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.
Legal Counsel For The Elderly
Championing the dignity and rights of Washington, DC's elderly by providing free legal services to those in need. Help us help them. Support LCE.
New Web-based and desktop software take the pain out of cataloging your possessions and can save you from insurance headaches after a disaster.
U.S. Streets Aren't Ready for an Aging Population
Americans are calling for "complete" streets roads equally safe for pedestrians, cars, and cyclists.
Relief Begins to Reach Food Programs
An extra $100 million in the economic stimulus package provides nearly 14 million meals to older Americans.
From the Online Community
Group: Honor Our Soldiers & Veterans
Help support and honor Veterans, both living and dead, who have put their lives on the line for our Country.
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Multigenerational Living
Today's tough job market makes intergenerational living arrangements more common.
Silver Alert: Locating Lost Seniors
Some states have adapted the missing-child protocol to alert the public to watch for elders who can't find their way home.
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The New World of Job Searching
Get expert advice on conducting a successful job search from AARP.org careers columnist Bob Skladany.
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Millions of Americans are just one medical emergency away from financial ruin!
Vegas@50+
AARP presents Vegas@ 50+, our National Event, coming Oct. 22-24.
'Doughnut Hole' Help
Do you want to avoid the "Doughnut Hole"? Get help here.
Emergency Prepare
We'll show you easy ways to help neighbors get prepared for disasters.
Stonewall Riots
The gay-rights movement lit up one pivotal night; see the role Hispanics played.
Movies & Reviews
Join this group to discuss the movies and actors you love!
Need a Job?
You've come to the right place. Start your job search here on AARP.org.
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They say you can't have too many friends. Who was he to prove them wrong?
Annual Reports
AARP’s annual reports are now available in a fully interactive format.
West Virginia
AARP will be vigilant for consumers as the state considers a utility rate hike.
