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AARP New Jersey educates and advocates on behalf of those 50+ on issues that are important to them, their families, and to all Garden State residents.
As the cost of living increases, older New Jerseyans demand full funding for Stay NJ and action on utility transparency and affordability
Findings Show Nearly $2 Billion in Payments to Nursing Home Owners’ Private Companies from 2021–2023, Including $285 Million in Overpayments
Report Raises Concerns About Public Dollars Being Diverted for Private Profit
New AARP New Jersey Report Finds Voters Over 50 Decide State and Local Elections by Wide Margins in Off-Year Elections
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AARP New Jersey’s annual fraud summit is set for Tuesday, Sept. 16, in Edison. The forum will focus on how scammers tap into people's emotions and the use of artificial intelligence technology in fraud, among other topics.
Rising utility bills are a challenge for many across the Garden State, especially those on fixed incomes. To help older New Jersey residents and their families lower their utility bills, AARP New Jersey has an online list of payment assistance programs.
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey State Director Chris Widelo issued the following statement today following release of the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller’s report on South Jersey Extended Care’s financial fraud and poor care:
In New Jersey, AARP is working on multiple fronts to reduce food insecurity among older residents--from supporting food pantries to advocating for higher SNAP benefits.
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.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Amos Britton has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2024 AARP New Jersey Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
New Jersey residents who own or rent property and meet certain income limits may be eligible for as much as $1,750 in tax relief as part of a state program. But the deadline to apply is fast approaching.
RetireReady NJ is a new retirement savings program, created by the New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program Act, a law AARP fought for to ensure you have a brighter and more secure financial future. Workers at all levels of earnings, education, and backgrounds can benefit from the ability to use RetireReady NJ to save for retirement.
As many ways as there are for fraudsters to poach your identity, there are also many simple steps you can take to help keep them at bay. This workshop helps review your ID protection checklist with simple steps you can start using today to protect your identity.
RetireReady NJ is a new state-administered retirement savings program for private-sector workers who don’t have access to an employer-sponsored plan, such as a 401(k).
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