Money

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.

Learn how Chris Gardner, entrepreneur and inspiration behind the movie The Pursuit of Happyness, persevered through overwhelming challenges. After enduring many hardships with his young son – including homelessness – Chris created a successful career for himself.

By Linda Slaughter

AARP Arizona is helping companies in Prescott protect their employees against scams.

Ben Moultrie, defensor voluntario de AARP Colorado, presenta los programas de planificación financiera y gestión patrimonial. Foto por Theo Stroomer

Grumbling at the TV and grousing about politics doesn’t accomplish much, so AARP Idaho is offering an alternative: Members across the state are invited to participate in a survey that aims to gauge which issues, programs and services are most important to Idahoans age 50-plus.