Employer Contributions Returning

By Martha M. Hamilton

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.

U.S. Unemployment Climbs

By Carole Fleck

The nation’s jobless rate rose by 0.4 percent to reach 10.2 percent in October, the highest since March 1983. Employers cut another 190,000 jobs, the 22nd straight month that payrolls have shrunk.

Unemployment Compensation and Social Security Retirement Income

By Bob Skladany

Learn how receiving unemployment benefits affects Social Security retirement payments.

Should I Take a Pay Cut?

By Bob Skladany

If you were unemployed and had been out of work for several months, would you accept a 20-percent, 30-percent, or 40-percent reduction in pay?

Real Relief

In these uncertain economic times, AARP and the AARP Foundation stand ready to help you stay focused on your long-term financial goals while providing you with immediate solutions and assistance.

Severance Pay: What You Should Know

By Bob Skladany

Large employers often have established and formal severance-pay policies, which are based on a formula factoring in length of service, pay level, and job category.

What to Do If You've Lost Your Job

By AARP Education & Outreach

Use this checklist for suggestions on immediate steps to take along with longer-term ideas for dealing with unemployment.

What to Do if Your Former Employer Goes Bankrupt

By AARP Education & Outreach

If your former employer goes bankrupt, it could affect two important benefits that you might have: defined benefit pension plan benefits and retiree health benefits.