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.
When District of Columbia resident Ingrid Swinton got an eviction notice in September 2022, she didn’t know how she would be able to fight it without a lawyer—something she could not afford.
FBI intelligence analyst Erin Smith says Kentuckians should know that being targeted by a scammer is not something to be embarrassed about. It can happen to anyone at any age, says Smith, who is based in Louisville.
New Castle County residents may soon see the development of “pocket neighborhoods”—groups of small, detached homes arranged around a communal open space, such as a courtyard or garden.
To help North Dakotans protect themselves from scammers, AARP will host Fraudfest 2025—a series of fraud awareness events in several communities across the state.
Nearly 20 percent of South Dakotans age 45 and over are currently providing unpaid care to an adult relative or friend. Many of them are juggling those caregiving duties with full- or part-time jobs.
AARP Oklahoma is seeking nominations for its 17th annual Native American Elder Honors. The event spotlights the contributions of Native American elders to their communities, families, tribal nations and country.
Under a new city ordinance in Omaha, individuals or businesses operating or providing access to a cryptocurrency ATM must post a written notice that warns consumers of the potential fraud risks associated with using such machines.
AARP Texas is urging lawmakers to pass a range of fraud-fighting measures, including protections for consumers who use cryptocurrency ATMs. AARP wants limits on daily transactions. It says that kiosk operators should also be required to post warnings about scams and be registered in Texas.