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New Brunswick, NJ – Ann Lippel has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2025 AARP New Jersey Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Starting January 2026, Social Security payments will increase by 2.8%. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) means the average monthly retirement payment will rise by about $56, from $2,015 to $2,071. Survivor benefits will go up by roughly $52, and disability payments will increase by $44. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will see their first boosted payment on December, payable in January 2026.
AARP New Jersey has teamed up with ONNJ for the television series, The Power of Us, hosted by State Director Chris Widelo.
Across Pennsylvania, former service members are being misled into financial decisions that could cost them their hard-earned veteran benefits. AARP Pennsylvania is urging veterans and their families to watch out for “pension poaching”—a scam that often begins with a friendly offer to help but can end in financial loss and disqualified benefits.
AARP Foundation Experience Corps is partnering with "Literations" to assemble literacy coaches that will help Bay State first to third graders improve their literacy.
Did you know that active-duty service members and their families are nearly 40% more likely to lose money to scams and fraud than civilians? Scammers often exploit Veteran’s backgrounds, benefits, and sense of trust. AARP is here to help. We offer resources that can prevent you from losing your hard-earned money.
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Alison's family's caregiving journey highlights the emotional, financial and logistical challenges families face—and underscores the need for legislative support for family caregiver tax credits. It is a powerful reminder of the strength of multigenerational families and the importance of valuing caregivers.
AARP Montana invites you to Webinar Wednesdays — a free informational series on select Wednesdays of the month at 10:00 AM.
Providing care to a loved one can be mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging. Policymakers should make finding and providing care easier for family caregivers and better incorporate and recognize family caregivers and their vital role as part of Utah’s long-term care network.
AARP Connecticut issued the following statement regarding the final decision by the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) to Yankee Gas Services Company’s application to amend its rate schedule (PURA Docket No. 24-12-01).
AARP Utah believes you should keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.
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