Ronda Gooden

More than one million private sector workers nationwide are now saving for retirement through state-facilitated Auto-IRA programs — a major milestone in the effort to address the nation’s retirement savings challenges. These plans help workers whose workplaces do not offer a retirement plan to automatically contribute a portion of their paycheck into a secure retirement savings account.

You're invited to join us for an educational outreach event focused on dementia and family caregiving. The evening will feature a screening of the powerful documentary called, Mama Joe, Hope & Help, sponsored by AARP Mississippi. A question-and-answer session with local experts will follow.

For many folks, warmer weather is the time for home repairs. Unfortunately, shady contractors are out there looking for homeowners in the market for spring and summer repairs. Contractor fraud and home improvement scams can cost homeowners thousands of dollars and leave them with shoddy workmanship, unfinished projects, or even damage to their homes.

Criminals are always looking for ways to get your personal information to use in criminal activities. The good news is that there are many steps you can take to help protect your data and minimize its value to criminals. Here are three:

On April 14, the SSA plans to move forward with changes to its customer service operations that will cause major inconveniences and longer wait times. Tell your member of Congress to protect and save Social Security. You can take action here: https://action.aarp.org/secure/tell-congress-dont-cut-any-social-security-phone-service?cmp=SNO-FB-SS-AARP_Mississippi&socialid=16640705069

Join us for a live, virtual event at 11 a.m. CT on Wednesday, April 2. Scammers posing as IRS agents or Treasury Department officials are out there, calling and trying to convince taxpayers that they owe back taxes.

In response to the Social Security Administration's recent decision to require in-person identity verification, AARP Mississippi State Director Kimberly L. Campbell, Esq. who represents the state’s 249,000 members said:

AARP Mississippi will have document-shredding events throughout the state. Reserve your spot. Documents will be shredded on-site, free of charge. Shredding documents helps safeguard sensitive information from identify thieves and helps prevent fraud.

WASHINGTON—Today, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement related to comments about changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA):

(Jackson, MS) - This Valentine’s Day, February 14, AARP Mississippi is teaming up with Wish of a Lifetime from AARP to distribute roses as a part of the 12th annual Cupid Crew initiative, a nationwide effort to connect with older adults at risk for isolation – and send them love. This year, we’re excited to announce that volunteers will be delivering over 240,000 roses throughout the country.