According to an AARP survey, 61% of older adults are worried they will not have enough money to support themselves in retirement, and 20% of older adults have no retirement savings at all.
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.
At AARP, we constantly track the latest fraud scams to stay one step ahead of scammers. Every year, one in five adults over the age of 50 are victims of financial exploitation, with each losing an average of $120,000. Financial institutions lose more than a billion dollars a year in deposits due to the exploitation of Americans over 50.
Connect with AARP Long Island this year at the CM Performing Arts Center (CMPAC) and enjoy discounts on select performances of live, in-person theatrical entertainment! Visit the AARP table in the lobby before, during, or after each show to meet AARP volunteers, staff, and fellow members—and learn more about how AARP is making a difference in your community.
Physical fitness isn’t just for the young or athletic. Thanks to trainers like Elizabeth Moakler, physical fitness can foster a sense of community and transcend geographical boundaries.
AARP Pennsylvania is warning consumers about the growing threat of phishing scams—fraudulent attempts to steal personal and financial information through emails, phone calls, text messages, and fake websites. With scammers becoming more sophisticated, staying informed is key to protecting yourself.
During the sultry summer of 1862, President Abraham Lincoln and his family found respite in a cottage in northwest Washington D.C. It was here where Lincoln formulated one of the key documents of his presidency, the Emancipation Proclamation.