personal finance

99 Ways to Save!

Posted on 07/22/2010 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Money & SavingsEveryone is trying to save money anywhere they can these days, while still doing all the things they love, like traveling and indulging in your favorite foods and restaurants. (I personally can’t wait for the coupon section each Sunday!) AARP Bulletin has a great list of 99 Great Ways to Save – with tips that you might not have thought of on your own! Check them out…and here is a sampling of a few good ones: Saving on Fuel: For …

Investment Fraud 101

Posted on 05/5/2010 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Money & SavingsThe economic crisis has not only left financial investments very complicated, but has also left ample opportunities for scam artists. The most recent Inside E Street episode talks to experts about how consumers can protect themselves from dangerous situations arising when investing. Make sure to check it out. http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9/24025409001?isVid=1&publisherID=9425444001

Personal Finance News this Veterans Day

Posted on 11/11/2009 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Money & SavingsYesterday, AARP’s Director of Financial Security, Jean Stetzfand, was featured in a segment NPR’s “Tell Me More” program. Stetzfand is discussing the issue of older workers and unemployment – a topic that is gaining more and more exposure in the media recently, and obviously one that is important to AARP and its members. Read the transcript or listen to the segment here. Stetzfand discusses the fact that workers over age 55 spend more time looking for work, possibly because employers …

AARP Helping Young Adults With Personal Finances

Posted on 10/27/2009 by | General News | Comments

Money & SavingsWe received a clarion call a few years ago when we discovered that 69% of our members were still providing some level of financial support to their adult children. We realized that we had both an obligation and an opportunity to get more involved and help young adults (aged 18-34 years) understand the role that money plays throughout every stage of their lives. With that said, we have two very important developments on this front: This morning, we issued a …

Columbus Day News from AARP

Posted on 10/12/2009 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

News RoundupsOn Friday, this great article about AARP’s health insurance options was featured on CBS Money Watch. The article takes an in-depth look at AARP’s range of health insurance plans and what they mean for you, in terms of deductibles, preventative care and more. The author, Bob Trebilcock, says: “After talking to nearly a dozen experts and comparing quotes from more than 50 companies, here’s our conclusion: AARP health policies, while rarely the least expensive, are competitive, and might be the …

Social Security COLA – Where We Stand

Posted on 10/2/2009 by | Archived Contributor | Comments

Money & SavingsYesterday, AARP CEO A. Barry Rand sent a letter to leaders on the Hill, encouraging them to provide $250 in emergency relief to millions of older Americans who are struggling in the current tough economic climate. AARP’s support for this measure comes in response to the expected announcement that there will be no Social Security Cost of Live Adjustment (COLA) in 2010. Here’s an excerpt from the letter from Rand: “Seniors spend a disproportionate share of their income (about 30 …

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