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Beware of Gift Card Scammers
Fraud's New Currency: Gift Cards as Payment
Results from an AARP survey of U.S. adults to gauge the incidence of gift card payment scams, which have cost U.S. consumers $245 million since 2018.
Small Business Perspective
Assessing Needs of Small Business Owners 50+
AARP & The Federal Reserve Bank of NY interviewed small business owners on the motivations, challenges, and strengths of the age 50+ entrepreneur.
Pandemic Impact
Encourage Retirement Savings, Say Texas Business Owners
Most small business owners in Texas think more should be done to help workers save for retirement; most do not offer a retirement savings option.
COVID-19 And Family Leave Policies
COVID-19 Could Push Women out of the Workforce
COVID-19 could rapidly expand family leave policies — it could also deal a serious blow to women in the workforce who provide caregiving at home.
Ageism and Job Security
Ageism Could Hurt Job Prospects, Say Job-Insecure Older Workers
Older workers fear that ageism could cost them their jobs or hamper a job search.
Sooners Anxious About Retirement
Oklahoma Voters Want Retirement Savings Option
Oklahoma voters strongly support a public–private retirement savings program.
The Truth About Financial Advisors
Should Financial Advisors Put Your Interest First?
Investors’ reactions to the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest ruling and their understanding of the investment fees that they pay.
Holiday Scammers Are on the Prowl
Attention, Holiday Shoppers: Keep Your Data Safe Online
This survey gauges US adults 18+ plans to shop online and their level of awareness of safe online shopping practices.
Happy Birthday, Social Security
Social Security Opinions and Attitudes on Its 85th Anniversary
Social Security is still popular among both Republicans and Democrats, especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
