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.
I love North Carolina and I understand why our state is one of the most rapidly growing retirement places in the US. I am glad we are growing, but I must admit that I am also worried about our ability to keep up with the growth.
AARP DC is incredibly proud to be a sponsor of Mosaic Theater Company’s 2025 Intergenerational Matinee Program. This program invites high school students and seniors to view a production and then hosts a post-show conversation with Mosaic’s artists and one another.
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.
For nearly 90 years, Social Security has served as the bedrock of retirement security in the United States. Nearly 67 million Americans rely on its benefits — retirees, people with disabilities, survivors and dependents alike. But today, the program is under extraordinary strain. Budget shortfalls, rising demand and administrative challenges are converging in ways that threaten both its integrity and accessibility.
Each week, we focus on you through gentle morning yoga and meditation classes. We hope to give you the (virtual) space to center your mind and body so that you’re ready to tackle everything life throws your way.
Caring for a loved one? Do you need some time to recharge and use your creative side? Caregivers are an important community resource who help their older parents, spouses, and other loved ones age at home—where they want to be!
Adrian Allotey takes socializing seriously. In addition to seeing family and friends, she signs up for regular dinners with six other people—all strangers—in her Middlesex County community.