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For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.
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We’re excited to announce that seven organizations throughout Iowa will receive a combined $75,506 in 2025 AARP Community Challenge grants. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects nationwide aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages.
Advocating on behalf of Iowans age 50+ and giving you a voice at the State Capitol is a top priority for AARP Iowa. During the 2025 legislative session, we engaged on several bills with wide-ranging impacts related to housing, consumer protections, utilities, and more.
In case anybody’s asking, Derotha McIntosh has the answer: Yes, Black Santa Claus is real.
Odessa Darrough is the new volunteer state president for AARP Arkansas, advocating for the state’s more than 270,000 members.
Stevie Smith, a retired U.S. Army logistics officer, is the new lead for the AARP Arkansas veterans team. In the role, Smith, 55, organizes meetings, speakers, community service projects and other activities geared toward former service members.
AARP Oklahoma is seeking nominations for its 17th annual Native American Elder Honors. The event spotlights the contributions of Native American elders to their communities, families, tribal nations and country.
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An AARP Arizona volunteer teaches older residents how to be alert to prevent ever-evolving scams.
Under a new city ordinance in Omaha, individuals or businesses operating or providing access to a cryptocurrency ATM must post a written notice that warns consumers of the potential fraud risks associated with using such machines.
FBI intelligence analyst Erin Smith says Kentuckians should know that being targeted by a scammer is not something to be embarrassed about. It can happen to anyone at any age, says Smith, who is based in Louisville.
Newly elected Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield talked with the Bulletin about ways to prevent fraud — and what drives him to protect older Oregonians.
AARP is helping the Indianapolis Public Library system expand its fraud prevention programming to combat rising fraud losses among older residents. The Outsmarting Scammers series will include consumer protection presentations from the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
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