Finances 50+

Caring for a family member or close friend is one of the most important roles you’ll play. It may start with driving your loved one to get groceries or to the doctor. Later, you may take more time off from work, prepare meals, or handle bills. No matter where you are in the journey of family caregiving, having a good framework to help guide you and your loved one will make the process easier.

Join us every month as we spotlight news and information valuable to the 50-plus community in Maryland.

Rocky Mountain Power is asking for a 21% rate increase, which would go into effect after the New Year. This will let you know how to make your voice heard before Public Service Commission.

AARP WV State Director Gaylene Miller weighs in on service issues in recent op-ed

The Richmond event kicked off a nationwide series of town hall meetings on Social Security.

The first of a nationwide series of town hall meetings was held in Richmond.

Mary Bach has spent years traveling the state to help consumers protect themselves in the marketplace. As she says: “It’s your money we’re talking about. I don’t care if it’s a couple of pennies or several dollars.”

A financial education campaign by AARP is continuing through the summer with outreach to Chicago’s African American community.

Legislation Makes NJ a Better Place to Grow Up and Grow Older

AARP Maryland State President Jim Campbell published the following letter to the editor in the June 25 edition of the Capital Gazette newspaper, addressing shortcomings in Social Security Administration operations: