California News

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Fraud Fighters Needed in Los Angeles County
Frauds and scams threaten the financial security of older adults. Volunteers are needed to help turn the tables on these criminals by speaking directly to consumers about fraud prevention.

AARP Seeks "Andrus Award for Community Service" Nominees
AARP seeks nominations for its 2008 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors those individuals who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. The deadline for nominations is June 2. 

Diversify to Grow Your Investments
Diversification is a key strategy for growing your money. Financial diversification means spreading your investments among different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds and cash equivalents.

Forgotten Treasure Awaits Rightful Owners
The state Unclaimed Property Program is holding $5.4 billion in lost, abandoned or forgotten property. Are you one of the rightful owners?

Limited Income? There's Still Time to Apply
There's still time—if you are on Medicare and have limited income and resources, find out if you qualify for Extra Help and apply for a Medicare prescription drug plan now.

Foreigner Concert Tickets on Sale Now
The AARP-sponsored Feels Like the First Time tour with Foreigner is coming to the Wells Fargo Center for the Performing Arts in Santa Rosa, CA, on Friday, May 23, and to the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA, on Thursday, September 18. AARP members will be eligible for numerous benefits to the tour, including priority seating at the concert venues.

Job Search Websites for 50+ 
AARP offers a list of major job search engines, plus sites that cater to the mature job seeker.

Web Resources
AARP California provides links to some Web sites that may be of interest to our members.

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