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How to Ride Out a Recession

Bad signs in the economy make it easy to worry, but experts say the sky isn’t falling—yet. This is what you can do to protect yourself.

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Movies for Grownups® Awards 2008

Each year, AARP The Magazine honors films that have a special appeal for audiences 50-plus. Read Bill Newcott's list of thought-provoking films and performances.

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Q&A About Stimulus Payments

Confused about the economic stimulus payment? The volunteers at AARP Tax-Aide answer questions about eligibility and the steps you should take.

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McCain, Obama Gain Momentum

Wisconsin voters helped Sen. John McCain all but clinch the Republican presidential nomination and gave Sen. Barack Obama's surging campaign another bigger-than-expected boost.

AARP Highlights

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50th Across the Country

Be part of the show. Washington Week with Gwen Ifill is on the road at the Mahaffey Theater Feb. 15 in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Find an AARP Tax-Aide Site Near You!

From February 1 through April 15th each year, the AARP Tax-Aide program offers free one-on-one assistance at sites throughout the country and online assistance via the Internet to help individuals get answers to basic tax questions and prepare tax returns.

Publications

AARP The Magazine:

Hot Jobs 2007: Find out which 50 innovative employers we've honored this year for valuing older workers.

AARP Bulletin:

Retirement Planner 2007: Experts used to talk about finances as a three-legged stool: Social Security, pensions, and personal savings. That's not enough to stand on anymore.

AARP Segunda Juventud

Living with Diabetes: Latinos are one and a half times more likely than non-Hispanic whites to get diabetes. Our writer, a diabetic, offers healthy choices and tips to manage the disease.

NRTA Live & Learn:

Never Settle! Secrets of an Innovator: From a business community that has launched several millionaire-mavericks, Steve Jobs still stands out. Read about how intuition and fearlessness fueled his rise to the top, and how experience informs his business acumen.

Today’s News—AARP Bulletin

More from the AARP Bulletin…

Features

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Life After Death

If life is a journey, what is the destination? We asked people 50 and older to share their most deeply held beliefs. The result is an illuminating glimpse into America¹s spiritual core.

Live Better With Less

Is all our stuff making us less and less happy?

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Don’t Meet Me in St. Louis

Consumer reporter Ron Burley helps victims of the California fires get the refund they deserve from the airlines.


Smart Fitness

Let fitness guru Gabrielle Redford inspire you to get out there and get in shape.

Policy & Research

What Now? How do retirees manage their accumulated savings to ensure adequate income for the remainder of their lives?

Guarding the Guardians. Court-appointed guardians step into the shoes of at-risk adults.

 

Healthy Dialogue

AARP CEO Bill Novelli and political leaders discuss their views on "Healthcare 08: A Search for Solutions," a series on Retirement Living TV.

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AARP's new campaign to improve health care and financial security for all Americans

AARP Video:

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How we are championing your future and the future of every generation

AARP Interactive:

New to AARP? Not a member? Visit our new interactive Member Benefits Directory to see what’s in store!

Press Center:

AARP recognized Congress and the White House for coming together to tackle critical issues, such as releasing $3.7 billion in Veterans Administration funding.

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