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Your Questions About 401(k) Plans

By Jonathan D. Pond

Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond says you should still contribute, even if your employer doesn't.

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Furloughed: Still Employed, for Less

By Bob Skladany

Career counselor Bob Skladany answers readers' questions about how unpaid leave affects wages or salary.

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The Bait and Hitch

By Ron Burley

An Arizona company settles a lawsuit in a $1.4 million win for consumers.

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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.

By William Jeanes

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With a little care, your car can last for decades—and save you thousands of dollars.

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Getting Back Into the Stock Market

By Jonathan D. Pond

Wary of investing in a turbulent economy? Financial adviser Jonathan Pond offers suggestions for reinvesting in the market.

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7 Ways to Beat the Bank

By William J. Lynott

Learn how to get better rates and service.

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Seek and share advice about experiences related to free lunch investment seminars.
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Journal: Taking the Hit
Will changes to Social Security end up short-changing boomers?
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Real Relief

In these uncertain economic times, AARP and the AARP Foundation stand ready to help you stay focused on your long-term financial goals while providing you with immediate solutions and assistance.

Door-to-Door Sales Scams on Rise

By Sid Kirchheimer

But the most common scheme is a summer classic: door-to-door deceivers selling subscriptions for magazines that never arrive.

Ponzi Schemes

By AARP Education & Outreach

Ponzi schemes are a kind of pyramid scheme. Investors are lured with promises of unique opportunities producing high returns, and for awhile they may get those returns. But what they don't know is that their money is not really being invested in anything at all.

Make Your Retirement Bloom

By AARP Education & Outreach

Think of your retirement as a garden. Both require careful planning and nurturing to grow.

Keys to Saving

By AARP Education & Outreach

Learn how automatic savings, compound interest and the Rule of 72, make your savings grow.

Your Money Plan

By AARP Education & Outreach

Use these 4 simple questions to jump-start your decisions about money.

Video: The Lure of Money

The AARP Foundation and the Investor Protection Trust (IPT) have teamed up to create The Campaign for Wise and Safe Investing™. This national educational and awareness campaign strives to protect Americans against investment fraud which can erode retirement assets.


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Join this group to discuss the movies and actors you love!

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You've come to the right place. Start your job search here on AARP.org.

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Annual Reports

AARP’s annual reports are now available in a fully interactive format.

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AARP will be vigilant for consumers as the state considers a utility rate hike.