Expert Advice
Stocks: Are They Right for You?
By Carl McCall
As former Comptroller of New York and now principal of a financial advisory
firm, Carl McCall is a passionate advocate for individual financial
security.
"Investing in stocks can be one way to secure your financial
future—but stocks can be risky". Read Carl's tips for understanding,
evaluating and choosing stocks and mutual funds.
AARP Financial Webinar Series A Success
AARP recently completed its series of free, interactive webinars on key financial security topics with recognized financial experts. Members who joined the sessions were pleased with the speakers’ expertise and found the content valuable. To view any of the webinar recordings, click the corresponding link below.
1. October 16, 2007 @ 7:30 PM:
Jean Chatzky "Make Money, Not
Excuses"
2. November 1, 2007 @ 7:30 PM:
Jean Chatzky "Pay it Down: From Debt to
Wealth on $10 a Day"
3. November 6, 2007 @ 7:30 PM:
New York Financial Planning (Part 1)
featuring Karen C. Altfest, chair of the New York Chapter of the Financial
Planning Association
View the Recording
4. November 15, 2007 @ 7:30 PM:
New York Estate Planning featuring Bob
Freedman, a founder of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
View the Recording
5. November 27, 2007 @ 7:30 PM:
New York Financial Planning (Part 2)
featuring Karen C. Altfest
View the Recording
6. December 6, 2007 @ 7:30 PM:
New York Tax Planning featuring Alan
Kahn, CPA and frequent contributor to CNN, Forbes and Fortune
View the Recording
Social Security and You
By Elaine Bedel
Elaine Bedel is a Certified Financial Planner™ and President of Bedel
Financial Planning. She has been named to Worth magazine's list of top
financial advisors every year since the list's inception in 1994.
Every month in this space she shares with AARP members her insights and
recommendations for personal financial security.
In this month's column, Elaine shares tips for maximizing your Social Security
benefits.
Share Your Thoughts
Have you taken your parents’ care into account in your financial planning?