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Stretch Your Dollars with AARP's 99 Great Ways to Save

JUL 10, 2025

AARP recently released a new edition of their annual "99 Great Ways to Save," a comprehensive guide designed to help you make the most of your money.

Countdown to 90 Years: Social Security’s Legacy—and Its Future

JUL 7, 2025

For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.

Detroit Primary on Aug. 5 Includes Races for Mayor, City Council

JUL 1, 2025

Detroit voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 5, for a primary election that includes races for mayor, city council, city clerk and board of police commissioners. Incumbent Mayor Mike Duggan chose not to run again to pursue a bid for Michigan governor in 2026.

AARP Investing $73,323 in Michigan Communities as Part of Nationwide Grant Program

JUN 18, 2025

Six communities across Michigan are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.

Fraud and scams are hurting thousands of older Americans.

By Craig Davis, APR 3, 2018

Join our series of online Q&A sessions to learn how to avoid them.

Finding Different Ways to Give Back

By George Bridges, APR 1, 2018

By Melissa Preddy

When you’re a caregiver, home safety is a must.

By Craig Davis, MAR 29, 2018

Our online Q&A sessions can help you keep your loved one secure.

'AARP on Tap:' A great way to beat the isolation blues

By Mark Hornbeck, MAR 28, 2018

Something exciting was happening on the upstairs floor of Rockford Brewing Co. Tuesday evening. You could feel it as soon as you stepped inside.

Social Security navigation workshops coming this spring

By Mark Hornbeck, MAR 26, 2018

You can never be too early or too late when it comes time to planning for a secure retirement. There are many factors to consider when making that monumental decision and one of them is Social Security.

You have a lot to offer employers. Help them recognize it.

By Craig Davis, MAR 20, 2018

Join our online Q&A sessions to learn how to age-proof your career.

AARP Community Challenge grants fund local projects that spark change

By Mark Hornbeck, MAR 19, 2018

Do you know of a quick-action community project in Michigan that promises to spark positive change?

Workshops for Navigating Social Security

By George Bridges, MAR 1, 2018

AARP Michigan is working with Vonda VanTil, a Social Security public affairs specialist in Grand Rapids, to offer a series of workshops to help Michiganders learn how to apply for Social Security benefits.

Jackson, AARP will partner to make the city age-friendly

By Mark Hornbeck, FEB 21, 2018

Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies mentioned during his State of the City address on Feb. 20 that the city and AARP Michigan will partner in the months ahead to make Jackson an age-friendly city.