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Jonathan Pond

Your Questions About 401(k) Plans

By Jonathan D. Pond

Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond says you should still contribute, even if your employer doesn't.

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Investment Return Calculator

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

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Retirement Nest Egg Calculator

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

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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.

A recent study finds that additional health-care costs for retired women severely burden their financial stability.

Social Security Commissioner Astrue

Sustaining Social Security

From Inside E Street

Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue discusses the 2009 report from Social Security's board of trustees, which predicts that spending from the trust fund may begin as soon as 2016.

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Deconstructing Savings Bonds

By Lee Michael Katz

When properly used and monitored, savings bonds can be a meaningful investment.

From the Online Community

Group: Retirement Possibilities

Group: Retirement Possibilities
What are the top mistakes people make when they retire?
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Journal: joyfuljai62

Journal: Retirement Speech 
Jwschiela shares wisdom as both a veteran employee and a cancer survivor.
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Volunteering in Retirement

From the AARP Bulletin

Find out where you can search online for volunteering efforts in your community.

Retiring South of the Border

By Sid Kirchheimer

Is moving to Latin America a smart financial decision?

Individual Retirement Accounts

By AARP Education & Outreach

Individual Retirement Accounts, or IRAs, are special accounts with tax advantages to help you save for retirement.

Video: Mission Retirement

By AARP Education & Outreach

AARP's five-part video "Mission Retirement" will help put you in the driver's seat for building your financial future.

Returning to Work After Retirement

By AARP Education & Outreach

Learn how this decision can affect your finances.

Saver's Credit Cuts the Taxes You Owe

By AARP Education & Outreach

This little-known tax break applies to those earning up to $53,000 a year ($26,500 for single filers). You could also be eligible for a tax credit of up to $1,000.


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Thinking about pet insurance or flying with Fido? Is Fluffy in your will? We have the information you need before making any decision.

 

Great Sex Well After 50 
Dr. Laura Berman, a renowned sex therapist, answers 10 questions about the joys and challenges of later-life intimacy.

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Vegas@50+

AARP presents Vegas@ 50+, our National Event, coming Oct. 22-24.

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Do you want to avoid the "Doughnut Hole"? Get help here.

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Movies & Reviews

Join this group to discuss the movies and actors you love!

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Facebook Addict

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Annual Reports

AARP’s annual reports are now available in a fully interactive format.

West Virginia

AARP will be vigilant for consumers as the state considers a utility rate hike.