Money

Tax season is here, and AARP Alabama and the AARP Foundation are again providing free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program.

Delaware testified before the Joint Finance Committee on Feb. 26 to express concerns with Governor Markell’s proposal to reduce by half the existing $500 property tax subsidy currently afforded to Delaware seniors, age 65 and older. AARP strongly believes that all individuals have the right to be self-reliant and live with dignity in retirement.

Fraud targeting taxpayers continues to run rampant nationwide. AARP Georgia and the White County Chamber of Commerce are partnering to offer an educational session on Tuesday, March 17, 8:30-10am at the Roy Ash Jr. Community Room (behind United Community Bank), 89 East Jarrard Street, Cleveland, GA 30528. Breakfast will be provided and advance registration is required. The cost is $5 for Chamber Members and $10 for Non-Members. Experts from the Federal Trade Commission and Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection will discuss what businesses can do to protect consumer information, disposal of business records, common ways thieves steal tax returns, and selecting the right tax preparer. To attend, rsvp using this link: http://www.whitecountychamber.org/calendar/.

FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND WORKERS GAIN LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT

February 23, 2015

Social Security Question & Answer:

WASHINGTON, DC – Today President Barack Obama joined AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins, and members of the Save Our Retirement coalition to announce that a major step has been taken on a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that would update requirements for those who give financial advice to individual retirement plan savers. Americans saving for retirement currently lose an estimated 6 to 17 billion dollars per year due to bad investment advice. The rule to protect individuals from conflicted retirement advice is being submitted by the DOL to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) is making tremendous headway toward reducing the skyrocketing cost of utilities throughout the Virgin Islands.

By: Deborah Banda

Cuando alguien conocido cae víctima de una estafa lo primero que le escuchamos decir es: “nunca pensé que esto me podía pasar a mí”. No podemos olvidar que los criminales desarrollan tácticas cada vez más sofisticadas incluso para las mismas viejas estafas. Entonces, ¿cómo puedes proteger tu dinero y evitar caer en “los pescaítos”? Para que no “te duermas como el camarón y no te lleve la corriente” mantente alerta a estas estafas comunes: