AARP Bulletin May 2024

The May edition of AARP Bulletin offers readers professional advice to solve 25 everyday problems. Bulletin editors sought advice from dozens of top experts to field readers’ burning questions. Their tips and solutions cover the gamut of life’s sources of daily annoyances and confusion — from health, to finances, to home and tech-related issues.

Also in this issue:

Five things you need to know about retirement accounts in 2024: Did you know you can reduce your federal tax bill by contributing more to your savings plan? And did you know an even better tax break is coming in 2027? This month, the Bulletin details these and other changes to retirement accounts that are critical for older workers and retirees.

How to sell your parents’ home: The process of selling your parents’ home can be challenging – both logistically and emotionally. But it can also be a rewarding endeavor. From understanding market trends to finding the right help, AARP Bulletin offers tips to help achieve success.

I’m an expert and still got scammed: Scams are becoming more sophisticated and technologically advanced. Our Bulletin writer recounts how she clicked on a link from what she believed to be a trusted source but was actually a spoofed email address — and accidentally gave a scammer login credentials. Read the full story and get tips from the Fraud Watch experts on how to beef up your cybersecurity in this month’s issue.