Planning ahead for the transfer of your property is one of the best gifts you can give your family—peace of mind. But what happens when a Delaware homeowner passes away without a valid will? The result can be a “tangled title”, when the name of the person living in the home is not on the deed.
Four Delaware nonprofits received 2025 AARP Community Challenge grants totaling $37,500 to help fund quick-turnaround projects aimed at making communities more livable.
A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
Senator Chris Coons joined AARP Delaware State Director Lucretia Young for a conversation about the future and solvency of Social Security. Social Security's 90th Anniversary is August 14th. Listen in on AARP Delaware's Facebook page.
It’s time for that once-every-10-years job opportunity! If you are looking to earn extra income for your household, you may want to consider becoming a U.S Census worker. To prepare for the 2020 census, the U.S Census Bureau is hiring thousands of recruits to work temporary jobs across the nation.
Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one can be a 24/7 job that is emotionally, physically and financially difficult. That’s why AARP works tirelessly to support family caregivers, striving to make your big responsibilities a little bit easier.
AARP announced the awardees for its 2019 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including Wilmington Renaissance Corporation right here in Delaware. A total of nearly $1.6 million will be distributed to fund 159 “quick action” projects across the country, helping communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. Nearly 1,700 applications were received from non-profits and government entities for the program, now in its third year. Each of the projects, which must be completed by November 4, is designed to achieve one or more of the following outcomes:
John Walsh, a retired high school teacher, decided to retire to Delaware’s scenic beaches years ago. He wanted to enjoy all the Lewes/Rehoboth area had to offer while keeping his expenses manageable. He made a decision to purchase a manufactured (or modular) home. He has a comfortable and affordable home. He owns his home, but leases the land around it from a landowner.