This May, in honor of Older Americans Month, AARP Pennsylvania joined PCN’s Focus on Aging Adults to discuss how Pennsylvania is supporting its rapidly growing older population. This year’s observance challenges outdated stereotypes and celebrates the contributions and potential of adults aged 50+.
More than one million private sector workers nationwide are now saving for retirement through state-facilitated Auto-IRA programs — a major milestone in the effort to address the nation’s retirement savings challenges.
These plans help workers whose workplaces do not offer a retirement plan to automatically contribute a portion of their paycheck into a secure retirement savings account.
Despite growing momentum across the country, Pennsylvania does not yet offer such a program.
A new survey from AARP Pennsylvania reveals that Pittsburgh voters 50+ will be the deciding factor in determining the city’s next leader.
Pittsburgh voters aged 50 and older constitute a significant voting bloc that candidates cannot afford to ignore. In the 2021 mayoral primary, voters over 50 made up 57 percent of all voters, and 60 percent of all in the general election.
AARP Pennsylvania 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 U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Mike Kelly (PA-16), 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.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scam texts claiming you have unpaid traffic violation tickets and threatening that this is the "final notice".
Connect with AARP New York at select Brooklyn Cyclones games this summer! AARP members and guests can access up to 15% off tickets using promo code SUMMER on their website. Look for AARP staff and volunteers at the ballpark on the concourse level, and stop by our table to learn more about what we are doing in your community.
AARP New Hampshire commends the New Hampshire Senate Finance Committee for taking steps to support the state’s 168,000 family caregivers. By funding critical programs such as the New Hampshire Family Caregiver Support Program, ServiceLink, and Choices for Independence, the committee has demonstrated a commitment to helping older Granite Staters live with dignity and independence in their homes and communities.
The latest scam making the rounds is asking you to pay a toll through a text. It might look real, but there are a few red flags to watch out for. The Federal Trade Commission recently released a consumer warning about these types of scams.