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In August, AARP testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging to spotlight a growing threat to Americans: fraud carried out by translational organized crime groups. Operating openly abroad, these networks are draining billions of dollars from victims, local communities and economies every year. Older adults are navigating a minefield of increasingly sophisticated scams that threaten not only their lifetime savings but even their homes, independence, and health. Money that was saved for retirement is instead supporting illicit activity around the world.

Read all about it in our latest newsletter.

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While the recent announcement of a 2.8% cost-of-living (COLA) adjustment for Social Security is great news for all Wisconsinites on the program, we know that more can be done to help our state’s residents age with dignity, purpose, and financial security during these difficult economic times.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we wanted to spotlight our incredible volunteer, Pablo Rojas, and have asked him to share his favorite recipe from Ecuador.

AARP Chief Executive Officer Myechia Minter-Jordan released the statement below in response to today’s announcement of a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), or an average of $56 per month, for Social Security. Today more than 70 million Americans receive their earned Social Security, and for 40 percent of older Americans, Social Security is their primary source of income.

Cost-of-living adjustment will add $56 a month to the average retirement benefit starting in January 2026. Read more: Social Security Sets 2026 COLA Increase at 2.8%

AARP Maine Announces Winner of Annual Andrus Award for Community ServiceHonor Goes to Orono Resident Linda Dougherty