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LITTLE ROCK—AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Approaching its 50 th year, Tax-Aide offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service.

An estimated 530,000 Arkansans—over half of Arkansans age 18 to 64—do not have access to a retirement savings plan through their employer. Senate Bill 236, which passed the Arkansas Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee today, would help address this issue by creating the Arkansas Small Business Voluntary Retirement Program.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Beginning today through April 18, AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program.

Accordin g to the National Institute on Retirement Security, Americans in nearly every state, including Arkansas, will fall short in meeting their economic needs in retirement.

Arkansas is aging, with residents 60 and older expected to comprise 26 percent of the state population by 2030, up from 21 percent in 2012. Many residents, however, are not financially prepared for retirement.

AARP shares useful information in a variety of ways—not only through its publications and website, but through a team of trained volunteers who stand ready to speak to community groups on topics such as fraud, caregiving and Social Security.

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By Jean C. Setzfand, Vice President of the Financial Security team in the Education and Outreach group at AARP

By Jean C. Setzfand, vice president of the financial security issues team in the Education and Outreach group at AARP

A “comfortable” retirement doesn’t just happen; it requires attention and planning. That's why AARP Arkansas is offering a a series of FREE Seminars about Planning for Retirement for members who are approaching retirement (happily or anxiously), or want to improve their financial security. We’ll explore some basic retirement goals, sources of retirement income, and how to fill income gaps. We’ll also introduce you to some of the online tools AARP has developed for calculating savings and estimating Social Security benefits.