Money

For Marlene Batterberry of West Fargo, her monthly Social Security check is an important piece of her retirement income. Batterberry, an 86-year-old retired nurse, considers herself fortunate to also have a pension from her working years and her late husband’s retirement benefits to count on.

AARP North Dakota offering caregiving and homefit sessions at the AARP North Dakota office in August.

A collection of the agencies and resources available to anyone who has been a victim of fraud or suspects a scam.

Sixteen volunteers provided support for 1,272 taxpayers in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide services offers tax preparation and filing support to taxpayers over 50 in North Dakota and nationwide. Appointments are required and can be made beginning Jan. 27.

Looking for property tax relief? In 2023, North Dakota expanded existing programs and added a new property tax credit programs which means you might be eligible for a property tax credit.

Social Security is a core part of the retirement income of most Americans. How much can you count on receiving?

Social Security is your money — you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. And like most Americans, that money is needed to help cover living expenses and pay bills. Nearly one in six North Dakota residents – 138,461people – receive Social Security benefits, and 44 percent of residents 65 and older rely on the program for at least half of their income.[

Thinking about retirement? Access experts on Social Security and Medicare by watching these recent programs provided by AARP ND.

You can outwit criminal scammers and identity thieves by attending AARP North Dakota’s free shred events in April and our Fraud Fighters Lunch and Learns in May. Shred those sensitive documents first, then join us to hear how to spot a scam, protect your loved ones and stay safe from scams.