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.
As more cryptocurrency ATMs pop up across the country, criminals are increasingly using the machines in fraud schemes — often targeting older Americans. AARP Hawai‘i is pushing legislation to help curb those scams.
The approach of Hurricane Kiko and recent tsunami warning show the importance of knowing what you need to do in advance of a potential natural disaster.
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AARP Hawai`i is hosting a free webinar to help people learn how to spot and avoid financial scams. Participants in the “Outsmart Investment Fraud” webinar will learn about the red flags of fraud, how to verify the credentials of investment advisors and get tips on avoiding costly financial mistakes.
With identity theft on the rise, AARP Hawaii will update islanders on how to protect themselves from the latest scams, from stealing mail to selling bogus coronavirus treatments.
IRS stimulus payments arriving as debit cards, rather than Treasury checks, are causing confusion among some recipients. The IRS mailed about 4 million prepaid debit cards, known as Economic Impact Payment or EIP cards, to people who did not provide electronic deposit information to the IRS.