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AARP Seeks 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service Nominees

Award Recognizes Volunteers 50 and Older Who Make a Powerful Difference in their Community

Natural disasters such as flash floods and wildfires can become life-threatening quickly and sometimes without much warning.

Have Fun and Challenge Your Brain at the Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee

Got alphabet? Think you’re a good speller? Maybe even a great speller? Have fun and challenge your mind to keep it healthy. Enter this year’s Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee.

Bills Making it Easier to Save for Retirement, Help Kupuna Approved by Governor

Other bills to create a state family caregiver tax credit and protect consumers against cryptocurrency ATM fraud failled to pass

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Helping Women Achieve Financial Security

By George Bridges, MAY 1, 2018

AARP Hawaii is hosting its 2018 Women and Money conference on Saturday, July 14, 8 a.m.-noon, at the Japanese Cultural Center in Honolulu. The conference is designed to help women achieve retirement security. Gerri Walsh, senior vice president for investor education at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, will deliver the keynote address, sharing insights on How Women Outshine Men at Investing.

Save Lives; Look and Say Mahalo Before Crossing the Street

By Craig Gima, APR 26, 2018

Make eye contact with a driver or pedestrian and say mahalo before crossing the street.

AARP Seeks 2018 Andrus Award Nominations for Community Service

By Craig Gima, APR 18, 2018

AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Hawaii Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Hawaii individuals age 50+ who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

Are You Prepared to Manage Your Loved One’s Health Care Expenses?

By Craig Davis, APR 1, 2018

Get Helpful Guidance at Our Online Q&A Webinar

Technology is Transforming Work in All Kinds of Ways

By Craig Davis, APR 1, 2018

Our Two-Part Online Q&A Session Can Help You Stay Up-to-Date

Shred Documents to Guard Against Fraud

By George Bridges, APR 1, 2018

Documents containing sensitive information can leave a bread trail for scammers, potentially leading to identity theft. Spring cleaning is a good time to shred them.

Real Possibilities: Legislation Affecting Your Future

By Craig Gima, MAR 30, 2018

Marcelo Barra, who works as a sail maker at a company in Kalihi, wants to save for retirement. But after paying bills and other family expenses, there never seems to be enough money for savings.

Real Possibilities -- To Age in Place, Consider Homefitting

By Craig Gima, FEB 7, 2018

Gerry and Sylvia Silva began remodeling the home in which they raised their six children because of Sylvia’s aging father.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Celebrates First 50 Years

By Craig Gima, JAN 30, 2018

Beginning February 1 and continuing through April 17, the AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, celebrating 50 years of service, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. Since its inception, the program has served more than 50 million taxpayers.