Finances 50+

New AARP Report Highlights Steady Increase in Consumer Fraud Year-Over-Year

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 introduced major updates to retirement savings, offering greater flexibility for individuals managing their 401(k) plans. These changes, effective in 2024, allow easier access to retirement funds for emergencies and adjust required minimum distribution (RMD) rules. While the updates are helpful, it’s important to weigh the long-term impact of these decisions on your financial future.

News and Notes from AARP Michigan

AARP Real Possibilities by AARP Michigan is a weekly TV show airing every Tuesday on ABC 53 in Lansing and Jackson at 9:00 am and ABC 4 West Michigan at noon.

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With heating costs rising, you may want to look into the Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program. It helps people with heating bills. You may qualify and not realize it.

Resources, programs and support available for Michigan’s Military Community

Free resources, community programming and access to discounts to meet the unique needs of veterans and their loved ones.

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When Shawn Smith was growing up, his mother gave him a common childhood warning: “Don’t talk to strangers and don’t take candy from strangers.”