Maximize Your Money in November

AARP Illinois knows that financial security is a top concern among our 1.7 million members across the state.

This November, we're sharing a virtual "Maximizing Your Money" series to answer your top questions about personal finance, the economy, Social Security, Medicare, cost-savings programs, wills and much more!

We welcome to you to join us at one or all of these virtual events:

Maximizing Your Money with Terry Savage 
Nov 1, 2023
10 AM

Financial Columnist Terry Savage Offers Money-Saving Tips to AARP Illinois Members. AARP Illinois is collaborating with nationally syndicated financial columnist Terry Savage to bring you information on on personal finance, the economy, and the markets Join the one-hour, power session to learn Savage's financial tips on treasury bills, Social Security, Medicare, and additional insights for those 50 and older.

Register: https://events.aarp.org/NKMxxW


Maximizing Your Money: Stretching Your Dollar with Cost-Saving Programs
Nov 8, 2023
10am

Learn how to stretch your dollar with cost-savings programs in Illinois. Guest speaker Carita Bailey Thompson from AgeOptions will discuss state and national public benefit programs to include SNAP, senior free rides, Medicare Savings Program, LIHEAP and so much more.

Register: https://events.aarp.org/8zOwg0

Maximizing Your Money: Wills, Powers of Attorney and More
Nov 15, 2023
10 am

Take charge of your future by getting serious about your financial planning for retirement with wills, power of attorney, and more. The one-hour session will focus on foundation estate and Section 529 planning.

Register: https://events.aarp.org/x3evQq


Maximizing Your Money: Financial and Budget Checkup for Retirees 
Nov 21, 2023
10 am

Are you retired? Take a time for a financial checkup to simplify your finances while planning for your future. Feat. Karen Chan, Karen Chan Financial Education & Consulting, LLC;

Register: https://events.aarp.org/wWZ312


Saving for the Future Across Generations
Nov 29, 2023
6pm-7pm

Across generations, many adults are grasping for greater financial security as they struggle to save for retirement or to buy a home or for college. Meanwhile, protecting Social Security will certainly require open conversations between people of all ages, from retirees to future leaders who are now in college themselves. This discussion will explore the challenges that different generations face today in saving money and establishing financial security. Panelists will share common experiences and explore strategies that could help all save more. 

Register: https://events.aarp.org/PE448m