Health
CDC Recommends Americans Wear Cloth Face Masks in Public
Experts stress handwashing and social distancing, farther apart than above, are still crucial to slowing spread
Missed Latest AARP Tele-Town Hall? Hear It Here
Your questions answered about finances and health
Coronavirus Epidemic: What You Need to Know
New report confirms danger of underlying conditions
Get the Latest News from the CDC
Official updates on the outbreak and prevention tips
AARP Advocacy Gets Results for Social Security Recipients
CEO on ensuring tax filing not needed for stimulus
Social Security Recipients Eligible for Stimulus Checks
Offices are closed. You can apply for benefits online
Federal Retirees Won't See Their Benefits Disrupted
You also can still file paperwork for retirement
Retirement Accounts' Required Minimum Distribution Deferred
Reprieve applies to 2020. IRA, HSA deadlines moved
Affordable Care Act Allows Some to Buy Insurance Now
States with own marketplaces open enrollment to all
Medicare Pays for Coronavirus Tests, Televisits With Your Doc
The federal Medicare hotline also remains open
Credit Card Issuers Offer Help to Customers in Distress
A look at payment deferrals, your credit score
Mortgage Lenders at Ready to Waive Payments If Needed
But you need to call your bank or loan servicer
Utility Bill Worries? Call Your Company Right Away
Internet service providers also may be offering help
Coronavirus News
No Tax Return Needed to Receive Stimulus Payment
IRS reverses decision for Social Security beneficiaries
'We Are the World' Marks a Milestone Anniversary
35 years later, song still raises money, hope
How Are You Coping? Share Your Stay-at-Home Story
Tell us how you're keeping busy while keeping distant
Brace for Fraudsters to Try to Tap Your Stimulus Check
Ignore come-ons promising 'help' to get your money
Like Crafts? You Can Sew a Quick, Easy Cloth Face Mask
Make a DIY alternative to medical grade masks
Click on the map above to see the latest number of cases by state.
How To Apply for Unemployment in Every State
Info for all state agencies, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico
How to Find Coronavirus Help in Your State
Food and health care assistance is available
States With Own Insurance Markets Open Rolls
Ability to sign up for coverage reopened as cases rise
Coronavirus Restrictions in Every State
The idea: Keep hospitals from being overwhelmed
States Moving Primaries Because of Coronavirus
Elections officials urged to use mail-in ballots
COVID-19 Cases in VA System Surpass 1,500
Guests not allowed in nursing homes, spinal centers
More of the Latest News
Health
How a Hospital Staff is Coping on the Front Lines of Coronavirus
Masks and ventilators are in short supply. Stricken patients keep coming
Health
Judge Rules for Medicare Patients in 'Observational' Status Lawsuit
Beneficiaries can appeal hospital classification that cost them thousands
Autos
12 Reliable Used Vehicles of All Sizes for Less Than $15,000
As money gets tight, consider these safe and affordable pre-owned cars
Money
4 Options to Consider in Refinancing Your Credit Card Debt
Find the best way for you to lower your interest rate, pay down your plastic
Work & Jobs
5 Steps to Help You Set Boundaries While Working From Home
How to separate professional and personal when home becomes office
Politics & Society
Veterans Can Get Tested for COVID-19 at VA or via TriCare
Nonurgent appointments being rescheduled to handle expected influx
Health
Why Chronic Conditions Make Coronavirus More Risky
Severe illness is more likely if you have diabetes or heart disease
Work & Jobs
These Companies Are Hiring During Coronavirus Shutdowns
Unemployment is rising, but these essential businesses still need workers
Money
The 2019 IRA Deadline Is Extended. Why You Should Invest in One
Money grows tax free. Contributions can be withdrawn without penalties
Home & Family
Veterinarians Cleared for More Telemedicine During Pandemic
FDA eases drug rules to foster social distancing during coronavirus outbreak
Tips and tools to help protect you and your loved ones
Beware of Scam Robocalls and Texts Tied to COVID-19
FCC launches web page with tips to keep you safe from fraud
Nearly $6 Million Lost to Coronavirus Fraud, FTC Says
Surge reported at end of March as stay-at-home orders started
Feds Warn 9 Telecom Firms About Their Robocalls
Scammers can money even if only a few people take the bait.
Don't Fall for Medicare Scams. Always Guard Your Number
Your card is another piece of personal information to protect
AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline: 877-908-3360
While You're At Home ...
Remember When Marlo Thomas Was ‘That Girl’?
Watch the first episode of her '60s sitcom in full
10 Tips to Cut Your Own Hair and Cover the Gray at Home
Color, trim tresses like the pro you can't see right now
Stretch, Get Energy to Move Through Your Day With Yoga
All you need is 10 minutes and a little space
Caring for a Loved One? Caregiver Resource Center
How One Mother, 93, and Daughter Are Handling the Separation
'No matter how much TV you watch, ... it doesn’t take the place of people'
Families in Midst of 3rd Week of Being Barred from Nursing Homes
Their only exception to visit: When a patient is expected to die soon
Nursing Homes Scramble to Enable Televisits Amid Coronavirus
Families concerned that federal guidance doesn’t ensure contact
7 Ways to Boost Your Loved One's Morale While in Isolation
Just because you're out of sight doesn't mean you have to be out of mind
Navigating New Rules to Visit Nursing Home Residents Near Death
Restrictions to protect our most vulnerable alter end-of-life rituals
Medicare Expands Coronavirus Testing to Homebound
Testing also ramping up in nursing homes, where many of most frail live
Clear-Cut Steps for Caregivers Worried About Virus Exposure
An action plan can help quell your anxiety about contracting COVID-19
Prep for Outbreak with CDC's Checklist for Older Adults
Those who have chronic conditions but are younger also are more at risk
What to Ask if Your Loved One is in a Quarantined Community
You have a right to get these questions answered when a facility is in lockdown
When Your Doctor is Not On Call: Ideas to Help You Through
It's OK to trust your instincts on everyday caregiving issues
How Family Caregivers Can Keep Loved Ones Active at Home
Practical advice to help compensate for lack of socialization and stimulation
Keeping Caregiver Spirits High During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Reach out to friends who are natural optimists to help shift your mindset
Travel Precautions More Travel Information
Passport Processing Halted
The exception: A life-or-death emergency for international travel within 72 hours
Need to Make a Road Trip?
If you must take a long drive for an emergency, good planning and sanitizing can help lower your risk
