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AARP Programs

AARP Tax-Aide

Get help from the nation's largest, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service.

AARP Foundation Reverse Mortgage Education Project

This program helps older home owners make informed decisions about reverse mortgages.

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Jonathan Pond

Financial Columns by Jonathan D. Pond

Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond writes about money issues for AARP.org.

Retirement Planning

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Retirement Calculator

Calculate how much savings you will need in order to retire comfortably.

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Traditional IRA Calculator

Calculate how much your traditional IRA contributions might amount to at retirement.

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Contributions and Your Paycheck

Find out how increasing your retirement contributions to an employer-sponsored plan will affect your paycheck.

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Retirement Nest Egg Calculator

Find out how much it will take to create a secure retirement.

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Retirement Shortfall Calculator

Determine your projected shortfall or surplus at retirement based on your current savings.

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Retirement Income Calculator

Calculate how much monthly income your retirement savings may provide you in retirement.

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Pension Plan Retirement Options

Use this calculator to help decide which pension option works best for your retirement needs.

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401(k) Savings Calculator

Calculate how much your 401(k) will contribute toward your retirement.

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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

Determine whether a Roth 401(k) or a traditional 401(k) would work better for you.

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403(b) Savings Calculator

Calculate how much you should contribute to your 403(b) plan for optimal retirement savings.

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457 Savings Calculator

Calculate your investment towards a tax-deferred 457 account.

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Individual 401(k) Contributions

Estimate the potential contribution that can be made to an Individual 401(k) compared to a profit-sharing, SIMPLE, or SEP plan.

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Required Minimum Distributions

Determine your Required Minimum Distributions as required by the IRS.

Budget/Spending

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Benefits of Spending Less

Calculate just how much your budget reductions may be worth if you were to invest them.

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Lunch Savings Calculator

Discover how a simple change such as packing your own lunch can make a big difference.

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Debt Consolidation Calculator

Use this calculator to determine whether debt consolidation is right for you.

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Credit Card Payoff Calculator

Find out what it will take to pay off your credit card balance and what you can do to meet your repayment goals.

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Lease vs. Buy Car Calculator

Calculate your monthly payments and total net cost to determine whether you should lease or buy.

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Benefits QuickLINK

Get help finding and enrolling in benefits programs for older adults and families with children.

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Home Budget Calculator

Control your budget by tracking where your money is going every month.

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College Savings Calculator

Develop or fine-tune your educational savings plan for your children.

Taxes

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Taxable vs. Tax Advantaged Investments

Compare a normal taxable investment to two common tax-advantaged situations.

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1040 Tax Calculator

Enter your filing status, income, deductions, and credits to estimate your total taxes for the year.

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Tax-Aide Site Locator

Find an AARP Tax-Aide site in your community.

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Mortgage Tax Savings Calculator

Determine how much you could save in income taxes by itemizing your tax return.

Mortgages

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Mortgage Payoff Calculator

Find out how much interest you can save by increasing your mortgage payment.

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Reverse Mortgage Calculator

Get approximate estimates for two nationally available reverse mortgage programs.

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Mortgage Refinance Calculator

Use this calculator to determine whether or not refinancing your mortgage is a sound financial decision.

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Rent vs. Buy Home Calculator

Get help sorting through fees, taxes, and monthly payments to determine which option is best for you.

Saving/Investing

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Millionaire Calculator

Calculate what it will take to save $1 million.

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Investment Property Calculator

Calculate the potential return you might receive from an investment property.

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Fixed Annuity Calculator

Use this calculator to help you determine how a fixed annuity might fit into your retirement plan.

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Compare Savings Rates

Use this calculator to see how different savings rates can affect your savings strategy.

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Investment Return Calculator

Use this calculator to sort through various factors and determine your bottom line.

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Payroll Deductions Calculator

Use this calculator to determine the impact of changing your payroll deductions.

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Estate Tax Planning Calculator

This calculator can help you estimate your estate tax liability.

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Net Worth Calculator

Calculate your net worth and receive an estimate on how your net worth could change over the next decade.

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Compare Investment Fees

Use this calculator to see how different fees can influence your investment strategy.

Health/Insurance

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HSA vs. Traditional Health Plan

Compare a high-deductible health plan with a health savings account and a traditional health plan.

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Disability Insurance Calculator

Calculate how much disability insurance you may need to cover expenses in the event of a disability.

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Life Insurance Calculator

Use this calculator to determine how much life insurance you need.

Work

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Find a Job

Search full-time, part-time, and flex-time jobs from age-friendly employers.

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Workforce Assessment Tool

Use this free tool to help your organization assess its current and future workforce needs.

AARP Financial Benefits

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Health Care News

AARP Endorses Health Care Bill

AARP endorsed a health reform bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Texting Trysts

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Some in the 50+ set are using "sexting," or "sexy text messaging," to spice up flirting.

Senior Airfare Deals

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Do flight discounts for older people really give you the best prices? Read this.

Train Travel

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Do you love riding the rails? So do we! Join the group.

Health Care Reform

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Make prescription drugs more affordable for all Americans.

Bye-Bye Sodium!

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How can you find a food's salt content and eat less of it, but still enjoy meals?

Driver Safety Month

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With the end of daylight saving time, AARP offers tips for night driving.

Hispanic Labor Force

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Demographic trends point to the importance of older Latin American workers.

Miracle Drugs

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Biologics are revolu- tionizing treatments for serious chronic diseases. How?

Consumer Fraud

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This holiday season, guard against scams that hatch with the holiday spirit.