about
The Financial Freedom Campaign

En español | The impact of our nation’s economic downturn has been particularly devastating on African Americans and Latinos. The AARP Financial Freedom initiative was established in 2009 to help those 50+ manage financial issues and offer information about managing credit along with eliminating debt, cutting costs, and learning basic investing principles.

in the
News

African Americans, Latinos Have Less Retirement Savings

Debt is the major contributing factor. read

5 Tips to Help You Find Financial Freedom in Retirement

Answers to popular investment questions from the African American community. read

3 Steps to Stay Afloat in Tough Times

Get more from your savings — despite interest rates at record lows. read

The Retirement Road Less Traveled

Stay in the workforce by transferring your skills into a retirement job or career. read

Hanging By a Thread

African American and Latino seniors are more likely to experience economic insecurity. read

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Spotlight

Recession Strongly Affects African Americans

Improve your financial situation through benefit programs and learning new skills. read

Managing Your Debt and Finances

Understanding how to manage debt can help your overall financial situation. read

6 Ways to Jump-start Saving for Retirement

Find out which investment plan will help you achieve your retirement goals. read

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Plan to Save: It's Easier Than You Think

From CDs to money market accounts, which way is the right way for you to save? read

Cost-Cutting Tips

Small changes to your budget could mean larger bills in your wallet. read

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WEBINARS

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Understand and Improve Your Credit

Learn about new credit card legislation, understanding your credit report and things you can do to improve your credit score. Do

tip sheets

Check out AARPs tip sheets on a full range of money matters. Got questions about creating a budget, cutting costs or understanding the basics of 401(k) plans? We have the answers. Want to know more about investment scams or college savings plans? Read a tip sheet that gives you a detailed "to-do" list to set you on your way. There are some also available in Spanish. Links to tip sheets here. Read