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AARP and NASAA Launch “Free Lunch Seminar Monitor” Program

October 14, 2008—With fraud and scams on the rise, older Americans remain a primary target for unscrupulous individuals. In collaboration with the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), AARP today announced the Free Lunch Seminar Monitor program, which gives individuals an opportunity to fight back against unscrupulous promoters by reporting possibilities of questionable investment practices in their communities to state securities authorities for investigation.

AARP: Second Stimulus Would Extend Much-Needed Relief to Main Street

—While the recent financial rescue plan was a step forward toward providing economic stability for Main Street, far too many Americans are still struggling to make ends meet. As Congress continues to examine ways to address our nation’s economic crisis, AARP is urging our elected leaders to put together a bi-partisan plan that will bring real relief to families who are most in need of assistance. As the Speaker of the House today convenes leading economic thought leaders to discuss what a second stimulus package should contain, AARP Vice President of Government Relations Elaine Ryan offered the following statement.

AARP: Retirement Dreams Falter As Economy Slumps

October 07, 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. The first report, “Retirement Security or Insecurity? The Experience of Workers Aged 45 and Older,” finds that 13 percent of Americans 45 and older are tapping into their retirement accounts, or other investments, to cover day-to-day expenses. It also found that 20 percent have stopped contributing to retirement accounts during the past 12 months, which is further jeopardizing their long-term retirement dreams. For millions, saving for retirement at work is not an option at all.

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

October 03, 2008—AARP Chief Operating Officer Tom Nelson issued the following statement following passage of the economic rescue package in the House of Representatives.

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

October 02, 2008—More than 110,000 Emails from AARP Members Have Urged Their Congressmen to Take Action

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

October 01, 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.

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.”

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.

AARP: Anger Is Not Enough. What We Need Is Action

September 26, 2008—On behalf of AARP’s 40 million members, AARP Chief Executive Officer Bill Novelli today issued an urgent call to the American people to demand action by our elected leaders in Washington to solve the current economic crisis.

AARP Rx Watchdog Report Finds Specialty Drug Prices Soar

September 25, 2008—According to a report released today by AARP, drug manufacturers have substantially raised prices on the 144 specialty drugs most commonly used by people in Medicare Part D.