Finances 50+

In the wake of Hurricane Michael, Northwest Florida residents have had their fair share of rebuilding struggles, most of them extensive. Now Gulf Power wants to add to them.

There is some good news for Florida’s 3 million family caregivers: new deductions and credits beginning in the 2018 tax year.

Homeowners beware! Unscrupulous contractors are conning residents into surrendering their home insurance policy claim rights and benefits. In the wake of Hurricane Michael, these instances are sure to grow.

In a joint AARP-POLITICO poll released today, Florida voters age 50 and over do not feel better off financially despite a growing economy. The poll also found that Social Security and health care will be very important to 50-plus voters when they cast ballots for Congress in the mid-term elections, and they are deeply concerned about the future of Medicare. 

By Mary Gatta

Blog post courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service.

Survey: Medicare Beneficiaries at Risk from Card-Replacement Scams

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TALLAHASSEE – With tax filing season in full swing statewide, millions of Floridians are grappling with recent changes to tax law enacted by Congress and signed into law by the President earlier this year. But many who are helping to care for older loved ones may not know of tax changes that could save them hundreds of dollars or more, according to a leading AARP Florida volunteer.

Desde el 1.º de febrero hasta el 17 de abril, AARP Foundation brindará ayuda gratuita en la preparación de las declaraciones de impuestos a través de su programa Tax-Aide. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, que celebra su 50.º aniversario, es el servicio gratuito más grande del país dedicado a la asistencia en asuntos impositivos y la preparación de declaraciones de impuestos. Desde sus inicios, el programa ha asistido a más de 50 millones de contribuyentes.