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Help people and give your mind a workout, too…..

The growing emphasis on personal savings in retirement creates greater uncertainty for pre-retirees. Hawaii residents live, on average, three years longer than other Americans, and for many people longevity comes with greater anxiety about outliving their assets. Add to that questions about the best time to collect Social Security benefits, and preparing for a secure retirement can be daunting.

Mention the words “fiduciary standard” and a lot of eyelids grow heavy. But that was far from the case today as New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer, the Counselor to U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez and a host of New Yorkers concerned about protecting a serious threat to our retirement security joined me and my AARP NY colleagues.

AARP Connecticut is a presenting sponsor of the 2015 Transitions Active Adult and Senior Living and Planning Expo on September 13 at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, CT. During the Expo, we’re offering free seminars to attendees on Fraud Prevention, the Future of Retirement Savings and Job Search Tips for Age 50-Plus Workers. Each seminar will be offered twice, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Learn more below, then view the Program Schedule to pre-register.

Work is the new retirement. While many Americans state that they plan to retire between 65 and 70 (45%), the typical retirement may have changed. In a survey just released by AARP, a surprising 37% plan to work for pay in retirement.

AARP Connecticut is a presenting sponsor of the 2015 Transitions Active Adult and Senior Living and Planning Expo* on September 13 at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, CT. During the Expo, we’re offering free seminars to attendees on Fraud Prevention, the Future of Retirement Savings and Job Search Strategies for Age 50-Plus Workers. Each seminar will be offered twice, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Learn more below, then view the Program Schedule to pre-register.

AARP is hosting a road show through western Maryland this fall, offering information and fun for members en route. Events include a scenic mountain train trip departing from Cumberland on Oct. 1 and celebrating family caregivers on board.

Farmers markets are great places to pick up locally grown produce—and this fall they’re also a great place to get valuable tips on financial planning and security. Visit AARP Pennsylvania at select Citiparks farmers markets in Pittsburgh to learn about budgeting, improving credit, maximizing Social Security and planning for retirement.

By Ann Hardie

By David Lewellen