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Money Matters Tip Sheets

Download and print out these PDFs to help with your financial matters.

Free Lunch Seminar Monitor Program

Attend investment seminars and tell us what you find.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

You can get free, face-to-face tax assistance nationwide.

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Is 'Time Banking' Right for You?

You give your time, and you get services in return. read

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Buy This, Not That Trivia Quiz

Can you spot a good bargain? Test your smarts with this comparison-shopping quiz. Do

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Send us your best money-savings tips, and we’ll share some of them with all of the readers of AARP.org. Do

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Burn seasoned firewood - properly dried out - and save money.

A Frugal Fire

Save money by making sure your logs are ready for winter. read

Bargain hunter - Thrift stores are often community centers, with classes, food and meeting rooms.

Save and Schmooze

Customers get not only bargains but also opportunities to socialize, volunteer and learn. read

Buy forever stamps for 44 cents before January 22 when postage goes up a penny.

Time for Forever Stamps

Stock up before first-class postage increase. read

Best Deals for Winter Shopping

Save on NFL tickets, champagne, wrapping paper and more. read

Lowdown on Senior Airfares

Pick up the phone to find out what the good deals are. read

8 Ways to Avoid Bank Fees

You need to be proactive to fight the fees nibbling at your money. read

(More) Free Stuff on the Internet

Get your cheap on by finding great deals online. read

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Financial Plan Beats Panic Every Time

Prepare for the future by following your budget, matching expenses to income and savings. read

Live for Today, Save for Tomorrow

Find out if a "practice retirement" is for you. read

Get the Most For Your Miles and Points

Some websites will notify you when your points are in danger of expiring. read

What I Really Know

About Saving Money

A grandmother touches others' lives by living frugally but fully. read

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50 Healthy Foods That Cost Less Than $1 Per Pound

Savings expert Jeff Yeager talks about his favorite low-cost foods that are also good for you. read

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Fighting to Save You Money on Utilities

AARP is one of the only national advocacy organizations at both the federal and state levels fighting to save you money on your utility bills. read

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Financial Guidance Services for members provided by Charles Schwab.

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Members can convert their assets into guaranteed income for life with AARP Lifetime Income Program from New York Life.

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Savings Challenge

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