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The vital lifeline for tens of millions of Americans everywhere, including 84,150 here in the District, used for housing, groceries, gas, and the other everyday necessities will mark its 90th birthday this summer. And with that anniversary comes a responsibility to strengthen the program – and determine how we can help it age in the healthiest way. As the bedrock of retirement in America, our financial future depends on protecting Social Security for decades to come.
As the AARP DC Volunteer State President, I am proud to represent 68,000 AARP members in the District, and on behalf of them and all older District residents, we are advocating for a budget that honors their dignity and needs. For the District’s FY2026 budget, our message is clear: District seniors deserve their fair share of the pie.
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The AARP-backed bill would require employees of financial institutions to put a hold on transactions if they suspect a person 60 or older is a victim of fraud.
Criminals love tax season. But taking a few simple steps can help protect you from fraud.
As scammers increasingly use crypto ATMs to defraud older adults, AARP is pushing for daily transaction limits and other regulations.
The kiosks—often located in gas stations, groceries or convenience stores—convert cash into difficult-to-trace digital currency. Growth in such scams has led to calls for legislation to better protect South Carolina consumers.
A new state law could prevent gift card scams far beyond the state's border.
The new law requires cryptocurrency-ATM operators to issue refunds to victims of fraud if they're considered new customers.
Fraud can also be a family affair. And victims are often reluctant to report the crimes committed by their loved ones.
Fraud is growing in Louisiana and other states throughout the Southeast. AARP Louisiana offers tips on how to avoid it.
When a group of older residents went to the Little Rock mayor for help after losing access to a swimming pool in 2017, little did they know the city was also about to lose its only senior center. That will soon be addressed.
Susie Marks built her career in advocacy. But even when she’s off the clock, she’s still an advocate, volunteering for AARP as it champions issues at the Arkansas State Legislature.
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