RETIREMENT
Voices
Why Exchange-Traded Funds Make Sense
Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond says these types of investments can help diversify your portfolio.
Tools
Retirement Contributions Calculator
Find out how increasing your retirement contributions to an employer-sponsored plan will affect your paycheck.
Find a Job
Search full-time, part-time, and flex-time jobs from age-friendly employers.
AARP Programs
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.
AARP Tax-Aide
The nation's largest, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service.
Money Management
Money Management helps low-income seniors write checks, balance their checkbooks, create a monthly budget, or keep track of financial papers.
Retirement Made Simpler
Three trusted organizations help you help your employees retire with confidence. Learn how to automate your 401(k) step-by-step.
AARP Books
Ready for Some Frugal Fun?
Spending smart and consuming wisely can be a lot of fun. That's what the Savings Challenge is all about. Here's how you can get started.
Retirement Crisis Looms for Many Americans
Declining home values and shrinking portfolios have now unraveled the retirement safety net for a majority of American families.
Your Missed 401(k) Match
If you work at a company where the retirement plan matching contributions have been suspended, you may be in for some good news soon. A handful of companies already have reinstated matching contributions while others are contemplating doing so next year.
From the Online Community
Group: Been There
Made a bad financial decision earlier in life? Why don't you share your lesson learned?
Join Group
Group: Financial Planning
Get the nitty-gritty on planning a comfortable retirement, and compare your plan against those of others.
Join Group
Webinar: An Enjoyable Retirement on Less Money
This Dec. 10 webinar, aimed at both retirees and pre-retirees, offers tips on saving money while having a fulfilling retirement.
Retirement Account Withdrawals
Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond explains when you would pay penalties and taxes on money withdrawn from retirement plans
Spending Down Your Assets in Retirement
Here are some things to consider as you plan your retirement savings spend-down.
Should I Tap My 401(k)?
Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond answers readers' questions about borrowing from their 401(k).
Returning to Work After Retirement
Learn how this decision can affect your finances.
AARP Financial Benefits
Financial Guidance in a Volatile Market
Unsure What to Do? Call one of our experienced non-commissioned Financial Advisors at 1.888.778.6187
Learn more about our Banking, Insurance and Mutual Funds products.
More to Explore
Join the Fat 2 Fit Community
Don't go it alone. Join AARP's team effort to shed pounds, with coaching from Carole Carson.
Free, Fun Games for Your Brain
Keep your mind sharp with interactive games and the latest research and tips on boosting your brain power.
More From AARP
Member Discounts
Find great gifts at a great price with the AARP® Member Discounts Holiday Guide!
Driver Safety Month
It's November! Make sure your loved ones travel safely this holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving
Treat friends and family to our new recipes, gift guide, entertaining tips, and more!
Seasonal Savings
Here's how to save dollars on your drive over the river and through the woods.
Health Action Now!
Help us keep our momentum for legislative action on health care— NOW!
Solo Travelers
Connect with other singles who share your wanderlust. Join the group.
Vegas Adventure
Create your own virtual adventure in Sin City—starring you!
Health-Myth Buster
Does antibacterial soap prevent more illnesses than regular soap?
Fat 2 Fit
Here's how one woman uses the Fat 2 Fit Community to keep herself on track.
Create The Good
Got a little time? Find volunteer opportunities that take minutes, hours, or days.
South Carolina News
Politically savvy older folks strengthen their online voices with help from tech-savvy kids.
Go Fish
Love seafood? Here's how to buy and prepare several varieties of this healthy protein source.
