According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, nearly 500,000 Americans were victims of cybercrime in 2022, including 13,566 reports from Michigan with estimated losses of $178 million. The crimes ranged from personal data breaches to investment schemes.
AARP Michigan announced its 2024 Legislative Agenda yesterday during the annual lobby day at Heritage Hall, inside the Michigan Capitol Building. More than 50 dedicated volunteers engaged with legislators, representing both major parties and regions across Michigan.
Beginning in February and continuing until the end of tax season, AARP Foundation is providing complimentary tax preparation across Michigan through its Tax-Aide program.
In collaboration with the Carr Center and Bedrock Detroit, join AARP Michigan during Black History Month for a unique series of in-person and virtual events celebrating Black culture and the arts. From storytelling to African American classical music and the art of quilting, AARP will shine a spotlight on Black artists, their work and their impact. Register online at the links below or call 877-926-8300.
“In advance of Governor Whitmer’s State of the State Address this week, AARP Michigan urges state leaders to provide relief for the estimated 1.73 million Michiganders who provide care for a loved one. We understand their struggle. According to an AARP national study, family caregivers on average spend $7,242 annually of their own income on caregiving. To ease this significant burden, AARP calls for the establishment of a caregiving tax credit that would help lessen the personal financial strain experienced by Michigan family caregivers across our state.