Finances 50+

Learn how to spot imposter shopping sites.

Beware of quick fixes that are too good to be true.

Utility companies will not call you to threaten shut-offs. Learn how to spot this common cold weather scam.

Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.

Protect yourself from scammers during Open Enrollment.

A new AARP report shows an estimated 66,282 Marylanders on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings, thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts January 1, 2025.

Vice President Harris leads former President Donald Trump by 25 points among older voters.

AARP Foundation is recruiting friendly and service-oriented people throughout Maryland to join its Tax-Aide volunteer team.

For millions of retirees, Social Security provides reliable income that allows them to live with dignity and independence as they age.

Criminals love to impersonate big businesses and the bigger the better. One of the largest targets of impostor scams last year was Amazon. According to the Federal Trade Commission, 44,000 reports about scammers using Amazon's name were filed last year, with $19 million reported lost. Here are two of the latest versions of an Amazon impostor scam to be on the lookout for: