Did you know that 1.2 million Alabamians rely on Social Security every month? That’s nearly one in four residents. This August marks the 90th anniversary of this vital program, and AARP Alabama is inviting you to join a special tele-town hall to discuss the future of Social Security, as well as get your questions answered.
A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival (ASF) in Montgomery is offering AARP members and their guests a 15 percent discount on tickets every Saturday night during the 2016-17 season.
Alabama is encouraging people of all ages to step up to the starting line on Saturday, Nov. 12, for a 5K race and one-mile fun run/walk in Ensley, a Birmingham neighborhood. The events are organized by Black People Run, Bike & Swim and cosponsored by the AARP state office.
For over a year, AARP has been asking the presidential candidates to #TakeAStand on preserving and protecting Social Security for the long-term. Presidential leadership is required on this issue, and we will continue to press for detailed answers. Without that leadership, future recipients could be looking at benefit cuts of up to 25%.
AARP Alabama would like to thank the Alabama Legislature for the passage of legislation today that will ensure full funding for Medicaid in fiscal year 2017.
Join AARP Alabama on August 13, 2016 at 6:30 PM at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo to honor our "Greatest Generation" and Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive.
Fraud and identity theft are running rampant across Alabama, costing victims millions of dollars. It’s important to know what to do if you or a loved one is a victim of one of these crimes. AARP Alabama wants you to know about resources available in our state to assist you.
Finding a job at age 50-plus can be tough—and may be even harder for those who have taken time off from the workforce to raise children or to care for an aging parent, spouse or other adult.
AARP Shred Fest 2016 is a series of document-shredding events nationwide. In Alabama, we'll be in Scottsboro on Saturday, April 30 from 9 AM to Noon for this FREE public event. The Shred Fest event will be located on Caldwell Street in Scottsboro, between the Fire Department and City Hall.