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.
The Iowa legislature passed a bill to increase consumer protections and regulation of cryptocurrency kiosks. Iowans have lost millions of dollars to crypto kiosk fraud, and older Iowans are frequently the targets of these scams.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. AARP Iowa championed a statewide ADU law that gives all Iowans the right to build an ADU on their property.
Every day, millions of Americans lose their hard-earned money to identity theft and other types of scams. Last year alone, 16.7 million people from communities across the nation lost $17 billion to identity fraud alone. That’s one person victimized every two seconds!
As scams and fraud accelerate, AARP Maryland and others will showcase the latest trends and tips during Protect Week, to be held June 16-20. About 20 partners — including law enforcement and state officials — are involved.
This June we’re focusing the important information you need to know about to be able to spot and stop scams. Join us on June 17 for one of our FREE ice cream events for resources and conversation about how to stop criminal scammers and protect yourself and your loved ones! And, the free cone is on us!
In this edition of Concord TV's Senior Speak NH with host AARP Volunteer Dan Wise, you'll hear from Senator Jeb Bradley (ret) about his political career and enthusiasm for hiking in New Hampshire.
From Grandma’s china to antique furniture, knowing what to keep and what to let go of can be a challenge when downsizing. Hear from our experts and callers' questions during the May 2025 show.