Finances 50+

AARP New York is committed to helping you become empowered financially so you can live your best life whether you are still in the workforce, preparing for retirement or retired. You can get the latest expert advice on financial literacy, money management, retirement savings, budgeting, estate planning and more right here through our programs, both virtual and in-person. We’re also advocating for you at both the state and local level to make sure you can afford your utilities, prescription drugs and groceries.

Here’s what to know, whether you’re a resident who’s working or retired, or if you’re considering a move to New York.

Join AARP NY for this virtual six part financial education series that will cover building a wealth mindset, establishing credit, creating a financial plan, developing savings strategies, recovering from financial hardship, and investing.

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Pandemic has left a staggering 1.2 million New York households more than $1.7 billion behind on utility bills

It’s National Savings Day – the one day a year set aside to remind us of the importance of saving and reflect on our own savings habits. At AARP, we don’t need a national holiday to remind us just how vital saving for the future is. We know that saving for retirement is one of the most important things you can do for your future, and we work 365 days a year to provide resources to help you plan and grow your savings. But, we can’t do it alone. That’s why this National Savings Day, we are looking to New York Governor Kathy Hochul to sign A3213-A/S5395-A, which would strengthen New York’s Secure Choice Savings Program and make saving for the future easier for everyone.

Secure Choice is a workplace retirement savings option that could help millions of working New Yorkers save for their futures on the job through portable, payroll-deduction Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The program was enacted into law as part of the 2018-19 New York State Budget and is still in the process of being implemented.

16 Groups Sign Letter to Leader Stewart-Cousins Calling on ‘Secure Choice’ to be Automatic for Private Sector Workers Who Lack Access to Workplace Option

No one prepares for illness or tragedy, but getting your important legal documents in order is one major way you can get ready for the unexpected, as well as reduce stress for family members.

Join us online to make sure you prepare for your future and for your loved ones. We're hosting four (4) virtual workshop with guest speaker, Attorney Jeff Rheinhardt, an elder law and estate planning expert, who will review and discuss variations of important legal documents you need to have in order, both during a pandemic and beyond, to make sure your wishes are followed.