Finances 50+

AARP members and their families and friends can learn how to recognize and avoid scams at a free workshop on Thursday, Nov. 16. The event features Frank W. Abagnale, an expert on identity theft, forgery and embezzlement. The workshop will be at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel, 2620 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix.

Oregon’s workforce is feeling anxious about retirement – more than half don’t have a workplace retirement savings option. But the retirement landscape is changing in the state with the launch of OregonSaves.

Español According to an AARP survey, entitled “ California Dreaming…or Struggling: Gen X and Boomer Financial Security,” which reveals that for the most part Californians are not ready for retirement and it is largely due to housing related expenses. AARP California wants to help you take control of your finances. We are sharing DIY tips and tools bi-weekly on social media to help you save more or begin to save. Here is a summary of what was shared in October!

English De acuerdo a la encuesta de AARP titulada “ California Soñando…o Luchando: Seguridad Financiera de la Generación X y los Baby Boomers”, la cual revela que la mayor parte de los californianos no están preparados para la jubilación y en gran parte esto se debe a los gastos relacionados con la vivienda. AARP California quiere ayudarte a tomar control de tus finanzas. Compartimos consejos y herramientas que puedes realizar tú mismo dos veces por semana en las redes sociales para ayudarte a ahorrar más o comenzar a ahorrar. Aquí está un resumen de lo que compartimos en octubre.

English No seas víctima de estas 7 estafas durante las fiestas de fin de año

En español, Don't fall prey of these 7 hoaxes

LANSING, MI —AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteer tax-preparers in the Lansing area to help residents who need help preparing and filing their 2017 returns.

Like many Americans, you've probably started thinking about the future. Maybe dreaming about taking a trip, learning a new language or spending more time doing something you enjoy fishing or photography. Whatever it is, AARP is here to help. We offer free, unbiased financial information and tools for reaching your goals. So you can turn your dreams into real possibilities.

WASHINGTON, DC —ARP released the following statement from AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins in response to the announced cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in 2018:

Montana-Dakota Utilities has another natural gas rate request proposal that includes a 5.9 percent increase for residential users. The North Dakota Public Service Commission is holding public hearings on the rate increase at 5 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, Oct. 24, and Wednesday, Oct. 25.