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Balancing Act Unbalanced

Progress among the states in balancing delivery of Medicaid-funded long-term care services between people in their homes and those in institutions has been mixed according to this PPI study.

A Good Investment

Most workers age 50+ surveyed were satisfied with employer-based training offered them and participated in it. Training leaders interviewed recognized benefits of corporate culture promoting training for all workers regardless of age. 

Good-bye Dinner Parties!

Over half of consumers age 45+ are taking steps to cope with rising food prices, according to this nationwide AARP Bulletin survey, with the majority blaming the government for the rising prices. 

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AARP: Retirement Dreams Falter As Economy Slumps

October 7, 2008

AARP today released two reports examining the state of Americans’ retirement and financial security. The findings of these reports paint a bleak picture for retirement dreams right now and in the future. More...

Recent Releases and Statements

AARP: House Vote Brings Economic Relief One-Step Closer to Americans

October 3, 2008

AARP Chief Operating Officer Tom Nelson issued the following statement following passage of the economic rescue package in the House of Representatives. More...

The House Still Has the Opportunity to Bring Relief to Your Street

October 2, 2008

More than 110,000 Emails from AARP Members Have Urged Their Congressmen to Take Action. As the House of Representatives renews consideration of legislation to help bring relief to America, AARP Chief Operating Officer Tom Nelson issued the following statement Tom Nelson Statement.

With Biden and Palin Matched in Favorability, Tonight's Debate Shows Potential as Game-Changer

October 2, 2008

Following more than a month of intense media coverage and scrutiny of both vice presidential picks, Sen. Biden and Gov. Palin are running even with 58 percent favorability ratings among likely voters.  More...

AARP Financial's Ten Tips to Survive Today's Market

October 1, 2008

AARP Financial is providing proactive steps that people can take to help protect their nest egg amidst a financial market that is in turmoil.  More...

AARP: The Cost of Congress' Inaction

September 30, 2008

AARP Chief Executive Officer Bill Novelli issued the following statement regarding the lack of bipartisanship and decisive action in Congress yesterday. In addition, AARP released an assessment entitled “The Cost of Inaction: Ten Ways It Impacts You.” More...

AARP on Financial Rescue Debate: Economic Pressure Will Crush Main Street Unless Congress Acts Now

September 29, 2008

Bill Novelli, AARP’s CEO, issued the following statement on the economic rescue plan currently being debated in Congress.

“Americans face a potentially historical economic crisis – one that threatens our jobs, homes, and the economic security of future generations. We are angry that we got stuck in this position, and rightfully so.  More...

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