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AARP CEO Bill Novelli pushes Congress to pass a second economic stimulus package.
What an Election: Here’s Why
The path to Barack Obama’s victory was not only unprecedented but historic by any standard.
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It took over a year for doctors to properly diagnose Gen Anderson's condition, which is just a fraction of the time it will take her finances to recover.
When You Can't Afford Your Own Neighborhood
Housing prices in some city neighborhoods have more than doubled, forcing many older residents to move.
How Fannie and Freddie Are Trying to Stem Foreclosures
In a bid to break the impasse over how to rapidly restructure overdue home loans, the federal government on Tuesday announced a new plan that allows some homeowners to rewrite their mortgages.
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Photo: She Said 'No'
A community decorates T-shirts to raise awareness of domestic violence.
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Congress Expands Disabilities Protections
The president recently signed into law a bill to expand the Americans with Disabilities Act to include those who use medications or prosthetic devices to manage their disabilities.
How Six Supreme Court Cases Could Change Your Life
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing cases with potentially far-reaching consequences for older Americans, from pension rights to protections in the workplace.
Bigger Mortgages Jeopardize Retirement Years
A recent study found that about 30 percent of homeowners ages 50 to 62 have cashed in on the equity in their homes.
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