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It’s the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a con can be a challenge. Legitimate charities make a big push at year-end for last-minute annual donations. Scammers know this and make their own end-of-year push to line their pockets.

Protect yourself from scammers during Open Enrollment.

AARP can help you stay informed about topics that affect you and your loved ones. Just create an AARP.org account and click to confirm your email address in the follow-up email you receive. You'll be the first to learn about new member benefits, practical resources, and events and programs in Michigan and in your community that empower you to choose how you live as you age.

Northern Nevada residents will avoid a 175 percent increase in their energy provider’s service fee, thanks to work by AARP Nevada and other consumer protection groups.

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

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.

Medicare open enrollment goes from Oct.15 to Dec. 7, and unfortunately, scammers are ready to pounce on unsuspecting enrollees. Here's what to watch out for to stay safe from scams.

Social Security is your money. You paid into it. It can be confusing and there are funding issues ahead. If you have questions, AARP can help. We have a number of informative events to learn more about Social Security & why it needs to be protected

RetireReady NJ is a new state-administered retirement savings program for private-sector workers who don’t have access to an employer-sponsored plan, such as a 401(k).

Approved by state lawmakers in 2023, the Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program will allow employees who don’t have access to a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k), at their jobs to contribute to an individual retirement account via automatic payroll deductions.