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With the holiday giving season approaching, a new survey from the AARP Fraud Watch Network found that 70 percent of consumers failed a quiz about how to stay safe from common holiday scams, and many are regularly engaging in risky behaviors which could leave them at risk of being victimized by con artists.

Ready to help make a real difference in someone’s life? Help them change the world? AARP Maryland has joined up with Associated Black Charities to help recruit mentors! And you could very well be perfect for the program.

Nobody thinks much about utility regulation…until it hits their wallet. It’s not a sexy nor easy topic, but is one that impacts about every household and business in the state. When your rates go up or your electricity is interrupted, it gets your attention – but then it’s too late. In Vermont, our gas and electric utility companies are monopolies and the majority of Vermonters are served by for-profit companies. That’s why we regulate them. Unfortunately, ratepayers don’t always get a fair shake in this murky and complex system. They don’t have a voice, unless regulators or advocates stand up for them. Thankfully, our Legislature is finally looking at this issue closely.

The Pathway to Financial Security (aka "Financial Resilience") program held on Nov. 10, 2015 in Kansas City, MO attracted nearly 100 members and guests who sought to learn how to plan for a secure financial future. Presented by AARP Missouri and co-sponsored by Waddell and Reed and the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, the event was held in the Polsinelli Law Firm Conference Room from 6-8 p.m. The evening commenced with registration and a networking/catered refreshment period; hostesses for the event were members of the Mu Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

With the holiday giving season approaching, a new survey from the AARP Fraud Watch Network found that 66 percent of Michigan consumers failed a quiz about how to stay safe from common holiday scams, and many are regularly engaging in risky behaviors which could leave them at risk of being victimized by con artists.

In November, the North Dakota Public Service Commission finalized its ruling on a natural gas rate increase requested by Montana-Dakota Utilities.

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In today’s economic climate, you know you can’t count on Social Security alone to have the retirement you want. After decades of hard work, you want financial independence and security to enjoy your future. AARP is working to help you plan with free information so that you can make smart financial decisions and manage your money wisely.