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F rom the elegant photography and art adorning the walls of her house in Portland's Mt. Tabor neighborhood to the beautiful and charming aesthetic of her lush, green backyard it's evident that style and design inform each aspect of Chris Pero's life. At 44, Chris is one of the youngest Encore Entrepreneurs profiled for this series. She's also unique among many in the field of Encore Entrepreneurs in that her commercial framing and design business, Pero Design, is a natural extension of the work she had already been doing for years.

AARP is all about empowering people to choose how they live as they age. We are thrilled to be part of Denver Startup Week to interact with the region’s tech innovators and explore how tech can help improve our lives.

A principios de este año AARP publicó un estudio, titulado “ California Soñando…or Luchando: la Seguridad Financiera de la Generación X y los Baby Boomers,” el cual revela que la mayor parte de los californianos no están preparados para la jubilación y esto es debido en gran parte a los gastos relacionados con la vivienda. En un esfuerzo por combatir estas estadísticas, AARP California comparte, dos veces por semana, consejos y herramientas en nuestras redes sociales que pueden ayudarte a empezar a vivir tu sueño californiano. ¡Aquí está un resumen de lo que fue compartido en agosto!

Hazel Whitt needed a boost. Unable to work due to an injury, Hazel was feeling a bit down on her luck. After a career as a health inspector, this grandmother of two from Austell found herself searching for her "what's next". While attending services at Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral in Austell, Hazel learned about the Bronner Business Institute and their NxLevel business training course designed to equip people with the fundamentals of business and business development. The 4-month program guides participants through the development of an effective business plan, including money management and providing technical assistance for financing a business. Hazel was interested, but going back to school after 40 years when finances were tight didn't seem like a possibility.

AARP New Mexico is conducting an Operation Stop Scams event, offering free document shredding, this Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Santa Fe Place Mall, 4250 Cerrillos Road, in Santa Fe, next to the old Sears building. The event is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants are limited to two Xerox-type boxes or 50 pounds of materials.

Are you over 50 and looking for ways to improve your current financial situation? Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss? AARP and the University of Hartford will host a free Work for Yourself@50+ workshop to help you get started on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 9:30 a.m. at the AARP Connecticut office in Hartford. Parking for the event will be free.

Earlier this year AARP published a 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. In an effort to combat these statistics, AARP California is sharing tips and tools, bi-weekly on social media that can help you start living your California dream. Here is a summary of what was shared in August!

AARP Pennsylvania wants to be sure members know that the deadline to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended to Dec. 31.

AARP DC is hosting a free party to watch and participate in the AARP Online Career Fair on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m.

More than 100,000 Vermonters whose employers do not offer a retirement plan will be able to save for their future under the Green Mountain Secure Retirement Plan, which will start operating by January 2019.