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Kerry Hannon exudes the same vibrancy and energy that she says is key for boomers looking for work. It’s easy to be inspired by her cheerful motivation, especially when she admits that there’s nothing she likes better than seeing somebody who really loves their job.

This phone scam is back and is actively circulating in the state.

A new AARP report,

A new study from the AARP Public Policy Institute calculates that each dollar paid to Social Security beneficiaries in North Dakota generates nearly two dollars in spending by individuals and businesses, adding about $2.5 billion in total economic output to the North Dakota economy – and about $1.4 trillion to the national economy – in 2012. T ND State Report also finds the $1.6 billion paid in Social Security benefits in 2012 helped North Dakotans keep or find more than 16,000 jobs.

Oklahoma sports fans who are AARP members can buy discount tickets to several college athletic events.

AARP is focusing on two of the most pressing concerns of older Americans—work and retirement security—in a free statewide conference called “Work@50+.” Scheduled for Nov. 2 at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, the daylong conference is expected to attract more than 500 attendees. Sessions will cover such topics as social media for job seekers and entrepreneurship.

Is money oozing out of your house? As winter approaches, customers of Appalachian Power can take advantage of free home energy audits that will alert them to wasted energy that costs them money.

Today, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is participating in an AARP forum on the unique financial challenges facing Boomer women. The forum features Sen. Klobuchar and other leading women Members of Congress as well as business leaders discussing how public, business and individual actions can improve financial security for women.