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AUG 8, 2025
Eighty years ago, the world witnessed the end of one of the most devastating conflicts in human history - World War II. The Greatest Generation, those who fought in or supported the American and Allied forces during WWII, embodied a spirit of unity, perseverance and selflessness.
AUG 1, 2025
Rising housing costs and inflation have hit Michigan families hard in recent years, especially older adults with low or moderate incomes. According to a recent AARP study, 82 percent of adults 45 and older are concerned that increasing property taxes would impact their ability to remain in their home as they age.
JUL 30, 2025
AARP Michigan believes that when the places where we live are better able to support people of all ages, improving the quality of life for the very young, the very old, and everyone in between, everyone wins.
JUL 29, 2025
Learning a new language. Building a birdhouse in a woodworking class. Improving public speaking skills. Doing yoga while researching the history of the practice. These are just a few of the interests individuals who consider themselves "lifelong learners" have.
Free resources, community programming and access to discounts to meet the unique needs of veterans and their loved ones.
In 2024, consumers in Michigan reported fraud losses totaling $204 million — up from $60 million in 2020. To combat such fraud, AARP is organizing events and pushing for policies to help older adults learn about and prevent scams.
For nearly 90 years, Social Security has served as the bedrock of retirement security in the United States. Nearly 67 million Americans rely on its benefits — retirees, people with disabilities, survivors and dependents alike. But today, the program is under extraordinary strain. Budget shortfalls, rising demand and administrative challenges are converging in ways that threaten both its integrity and accessibility.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a significant and unexpected change requiring certain customer service requests to be handled in person, eliminating the ability for many Americans to get assistance by phone. This shift, set to take effect in just two weeks, could create unnecessary barriers for millions—especially older adults, people with disabilities, and rural residents who may have to travel long distances or take time off work just to access basic Social Security services.
Spring is in the air, Easter is just around the corner, and the age-old debate continues—what came first, the chicken or the egg? While philosophers ponder this question, let’s tackle a more practical dilemma: Which is more cost-effective—buying eggs from the store or raising your own chickens?
Empowering you with tools, resources and knowledge to protect your financial future—secure your savings, safeguard against fraud and navigate work and retirement with confidence.
AARP Real Possibilities by AARP Michigan is a weekly TV show airing every Tuesday on ABC 53 in Lansing and Jackson at 9:00 am and ABC 4 West Michigan at noon.
AARP Michigan's 2025 Michigan State Legislative Agenda is now available
AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement on Friday, February 28, related to comments about changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA):
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