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Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.

As we navigate through 2025, it's crucial to stay vigilant against the ever-evolving tactics of scammers. With advancements in technology, scammers are becoming more sophisticated, making it essential to be aware of the latest scams to protect yourself and your loved ones. Here are some of the top scams to watch out for in 2025, based on insights from AARP.

On Monday, April 7, 2025, AARP New Jersey hosted a pivotal event aimed at combating fraud: "Fraud 360 – Awareness, Prevention & Recovery." This summit, held in partnership with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), brought together leading experts in cybersecurity and fraud investigation to shed light on the deceptive tactics used by scammers and provide attendees with essential strategies to protect themselves.

The AARP Smart Driver Course is a driving refresher course that features research-based curriculum. The six-hour course is now the nation’s largest driving refresher course designed for drivers age 50.

Take simple, but meaningful, steps to support your well-being and learn about AARP NJ available resources that support healthy living on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12 p.m. OR 6 p.m. ET.

March 26, 2025— AARP New Jersey commends the reintroduction of the Credit for Caring Act, legislation that would provide financial relief to eligible working family caregivers. The bill, co-sponsored by Congressman Jeff Van Drew offers up to a $5,000 nonrefundable federal tax credit to help offset caregiving expenses, addressing the significant personal and financial sacrifices caregivers make to support their loved ones. On average, family caregivers spend over $7,200 annually—26% of their income—on out-of-pocket expenses.

March 26, 2025— AARP New Jersey commends the reintroduction of the Credit for Caring Act, legislation that would provide financial relief to eligible working family caregivers. The bill, co-sponsored by Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill offers up to a $5,000 nonrefundable federal tax credit to help offset caregiving expenses, addressing the significant personal and financial sacrifices caregivers make to support their loved ones. On average, family caregivers spend over $7,200 annually—26% of their income—on out-of-pocket expenses.

Retirement planning is crucial, yet many Americans, especially those in low-income, African American, and Hispanic communities, lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. States across the U.S. are implementing automatic IRA savings programs to address this gap. These programs automatically enroll workers in state-facilitated IRAs, making it easier for them to save for retirement. New Jersey is part of this movement, ensuring its residents have a straightforward way to build their financial future. What is the RetireReady NJ Program?

Adrian Allotey takes socializing seriously. In addition to seeing family and friends, she signs up for regular dinners with six other people—all strangers—in her Middlesex County community.

Take simple, but meaningful steps to support your well-being and learn about AARP NJ resources that support healthy living with our Virtual Tai Chi Classes on Wednesday, April 23 at 12 p.m. or 6 p.m. ET.