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AARP Alaska: Financial Fitness Fair
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Saturday, September 6th - 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Loussac Library Wilda Marston Theater
3600 Denali Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Attend presentations, visit resource booths, and shred documents for FREE!
Join AARP Alaska and local and national organizations to learn about important financial considerations for older adults. Presenters include the Medicare Information Office, Anchorage office of the FBI, Alaska Legal Services, retirement planners and more. Visit with exhibitors for financial fitness resources and information. Arctic Shred will be on site for registered attendee use throughout the event!
10:00 a.m. Retiring? What you need to know about Medicare
Jeanne Larson, the Alaska Medicare Information office to learn what you need to know about Medicare before you retire. When do you need to sign up? How much money will you get from Social Security? Get the answers to these questions and more.
11:15 a.m. Top Scams in Alaska - How to Spot and Stop Fraud
The FBI will talk about what scams are currently happening in Alaska and what you can do to protect your savings. Learn how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from our fraud specialists and find out how you can help others from being scammed.
12:30 p.m. Caregivers: What You Need to Know About Wills, Trusts, and Power of Attorney
Caregivers, join AARP Alaska and Alaska Legal Services to learn what you need to know about legal documents before you have to make financial, medical and other legal decisions for your loved one. Get a checklist of the items caregivers and all adults should complete.
1:45 p.m. Retiring as a State Employee? Get the Information You Need to Know
Mark Rosier from State Retirement office will talk about retiring as a state employee. What do I need to know about PERS/TRS and retiring? What is the difference between defined benefit and defined contribution? Should I do a supplemental annuity plan? When do I need to start the retirement process? What are the benefits for state retirees besides income?
3:00 p.m. Retiring? An Overview of Retirement Preparation from a Specialist
Karen Jordan, a retired pension consultant, will present on information on what you need to know before you retire: How much money do you need to retire? When do you need to sign up for Medicare? How much money will you get from Social Security? When should you retire? Get the answers to these questions and more.
Plus: Information booths provided by AARP Alaska; Alaska Division of Banking and Securities; Alaska Legal Services; FBI; Medicare Information Office; and State of Alaska Retirement.
Registration link to come!
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