archived articles on personal finance
Are Reverse Mortgages Right For You?
With renewed attention to reverse mortgages comes a host of questions: Are reverse mortgages a good idea for everyone? What should you know about fees for these loans before you make a decision to enter into one? What are the alternatives?
February 25, 2008
By: Prime Time Radio
LifeTuner: Financial Peace of Mind for America's Youth
LifeTuner is a personal finance community with unbiased expert advice, tools, articles and forums that can help with money decisions.
August 17, 2009
Source: AARP.org
About AARP Tax-Aide
AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest, free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service.
April 15, 2004
By: AARP Tax-Aide | Source: AARP.org
Get Your Economic Stimulus Payment Safely and Securely
Beware of scams surrounding the economic stimulus payment. Find out how to get your economic stimulus rebate payment, a tax rebate for 2008 as part of the economic stimulus plan.
April 25, 2008
By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org
Q&A About Economic Stimulus Payments
Questions about eligibility for economic stimulus payments in 2008. Find out how to get your economic stimulus rebate payment, a tax rebate for 2008 as part of the economic stimulus plan.
August 4, 2008
By: AARP Tax-Aide
Advisory About Economic Stimulus Payments
find out how to get your economic stimulus rebate payment, a tax rebate as part of the economic stimulus plan.
November 3, 2008
By: AARP.org
Which Professional Is Right for You?
You have plenty of choices when it comes to working with a financial professional. Here's how to decide what help you can get from various types of financial advisors.
April 17, 2006
By: AARP Education & Outreach | Source: AARP.org
Saver's Credit FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the saver's credit tax credit.
November 25, 2008
By: AARP Education & Outreach | Source: AARP.org
Saver's Credit Cuts the Taxes You Owe
The Saver's Credit is little-known tax break applies to those earning up to $53,000 a year ($26,500 for single filers).
November 25, 2008
By: AARP.org
No Required Minimum Distributions for 2009
One bright spot among all the recent bleak financial news is the suspension of requirements for people older than 70 1/2 to make withdrawals from retirement accounts in the year 2009. The one-year moratorium on required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts can provide much-needed financial relief for many older Americans. This tip sheet will explain the RMD and the 2009 suspension of the RMD, and will also help you avoid withdrawing from your retirement savings when you are not required to do so.
January 26, 2009
By: AARP Outreach & Service | Source: AARP.org
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