Finances 50+

AARP Maine is advocating for you and we want to make sure your voice is included

New Jersey residents who own or rent property and meet certain income limits may be eligible for as much as $1,750 in tax relief as part of a state program. But the deadline to apply is fast approaching.

RetireReady NJ is a new retirement savings program, created by the New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program Act, a law AARP fought for to ensure you have a brighter and more secure financial future. Workers at all levels of earnings, education, and backgrounds can benefit from the ability to use RetireReady NJ to save for retirement.

Vote will make two widely-used medications more affordable for many Marylanders.

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are tied among voters overall, while Trump holds a 1-point lead over Harris among voters 50-plus

AARP released a report that shows an estimated 19,221 of Mississippians on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts January 1, 2025. The savings are made possible by a provision in the 2022 prescription drug law that AARP championed which caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs every year, beginning at $2,000 next year, for America’s 56 million Medicare drug plan enrollees.

In today's world, few things are as deeply woven into the fabric of our nation as Social Security. For over eight decades, this bedrock program has offered economic security and dignity to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving spouses and children. It is a sacred promise between the government and the American people who pay in and earn their Social Security over a lifetime of hard work.

As we look ahead to 2025, Michigan's retirees will see a 2.5% increase in their Social Security benefits, marking a much-needed adjustment to help offset rising living costs. This follows a 3.2% increase in 2024, bringing a continued focus on supporting older adults who depend on these benefits to manage their daily expenses.