Money

Boomers who have considered trying to make money from their hobby can get expert advice at a workshop in Concord Oct. 21. Participants will get tips on how to determine if their idea is marketable, build a business plan, market online and tap into resources for budding entrepreneurs.

By Donna Liquori

You may be a boomer, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re done with school. Now, at AARP Mississippi’s Boomer University, you can learn how to make the next phase of your life happy, healthy and secure.

AARP today applauded a decision by the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) in docket 15-06-15 that reaffirms the State’s ban on variable rate electric contracts and further protects customers when their fixed-rate term expires. In their decision, PURA agreed with AARP in determining that when a customer’s fixed-price period with a third party electric supplier expires, the supplier cannot begin charging the customer a rate that can change on a monthly basis and must offer a rate that is capped for at least 4 months.

Volunteers needed for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

Voter Survey: 64% of Gen X, 54% of Boomers May Leave in Retirement; AARP Urges State-Facilitated Workplace Savings Option

If you can't attend this event in Brighton, consider registering for a similar free event that takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, at Venezia, on the waterfront in Dorchester, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Register here now!

Boston, MA—Only 9% of consumers believe they are very knowledgeable about how Social Security benefits are determined and just 1% of Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP ®) professionals say their clients are very knowledgeable about Social Security claiming, according to results of a new joint survey released today by the Financial Planning Association ® (FPA ®) and AARP.

The Office of Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced its next series of Mobile Office visits throughout the state.

66% of County’s Gen X Voters Considering Leaving in Retirement; AARP Urges State-Facilitated Workplace Savings Option