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A new PC called SimplicITy has been created specifically for folks older than 60 who are unfamiliar with the internet. But is this a useful way of helping older folks learn how to use a computer, or more of a patronizing product that pushes age-old (pun intended) stereotypes about older people?…
Now that the health care reform bill has passed the House and moves to the Senate, folks are struggling to have a better idea of what exactly this bill is and what it means for them and their families. Here are just a couple of things the bill will do for the country:
Yes, really. Yesterday, AARP kicked off its Saving Challenge, an online forum where folks will share stories of cheap skating, deals they've found and learning about creative and, yes, fun ways to cut down your spending costs.
You absolutely must check out this new video series addressing why health care reform is important, from the voices from experts, physicians, organizations, retirees and others. The first video is below, where folks discuss how health reform will only strengthen Medicare by prescription drug…
If you're having any thoughts or questions about health care reform, join our Health Action Now Mythbusters group, an online space not only where we'll be posting updates of our myth v. facts campaign, but also so AARP members can discuss the issues surrounding reform.
From AARP CEO, Barry Rand
Ever wonder why so many marketers and companies are targeting boomers and folks 50 and older? Here's a fun video that explains just how powerful boomers are in the marketplace:
I'm sure you've been hearing a lot of about the fact that there's no COLA for Social Security recipients this year (and maybe the next year). And there's been an equal amount of debate about how to address that, or if it even should be addressed.
We 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…
AARP Magazine has a great piece about the financial complexities involving new marriages later in life.