Finances 50+

AARP Kansas is pressing state lawmakers to introduce a bill in 2017 that could help more private-sector workers save for retirement. The proposal, called “work and save,” would create a payroll-deduction plan that small businesses could offer to their workers. Participation would be voluntary for both employers and employees, and the plan would be portable when a worker changes jobs.

By Michelle Crouch

So, what would you do with an extra $10,000? Watch what some people would do.

Gird you pocketbooks, Floridians. Prices for the brand name drugs you use most are sharply escalating and show no signs of stopping.

It's the season of giving but con artists are taking--here are some tips from the AARP Fraud Watch Network on how to protect yourself from holiday scams:

By Curtis Loftis, South Carolina Treasurer

It’s panic time. Christmas and Hanukkah are here and the frenzy of holiday shopping, checklists and bills is mounting. It’s a time of good cheer, smiling faces, and good will to all. Sorry folks, but it’s also time for the Grinch! The scammers are out and about spreading holiday gloom in a number of ways so let’s take a look at the short list of do’s and don’ts. (sorry if some of this may sound familiar but reminders do not hurt).

The Michigan House is considering bills on Tuesday that would erode retirees’ benefits. Please contact your State Representative to urge a NO vote!

RALEIGH -- National retirement security expert David C. John, spoke to a group of political and business leaders in Raleigh this week about a voluntary and low-cost way for small businesses to offer an easy and portable way for workers to save.

El 76% de ellos no tienen un plan, mientras que al 67% de los de la generación X de la clase media les preocupa mucho poder costear la jubilación; es tiempo de que los líderes actúen