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A statewide poll released today shows that nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of surveyed Texans age 45 and older support a state law that would cap the interest rates and fees these businesses can charge borrowers. The majority of those surveyed (79%) believe that these loans should be capped at 36% or less.

Last year in Virginia, more than 44,000 taxpayers had their taxes prepared for free at over 73 AARP Foundation Tax Aide sites across the state.

By Bob Moseley

AARP is wasting no time making the voice of the 50plus heard on the key issues the Association wants included in New York's State Budget.

Are you tired of punching the clock for someone else, but think you can't find another job at your age? Are your kids out of the house, freeing you to re-enter the job market? Are you nearing retirement, but don't know what you will do with all that free time - or wondering how you will manage once you retire?

By Jean Setzfand, Vice President, Financial Security, AARP Education & Outreach

AARP CEO A. Barry Rand called for renewed focus on strengthening Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid in a Jan. 15 speech at the National Press Club. Rand discussed findings from AARP Public Policy Institute’s newly released “Middle Class Security Project,” which studies how middle class working Americans struggle – and often fail – to build and maintain retirement security.

In a speech delivered recently at the National Press Club, AARP CEO A. Barry Rand outlined AARP’s work to strengthen the 50+ middle class. Read a transcript of the speech.

Combating and Preventing Elder Abuse: Tips for Seniors, Family Members and the Community

AARP CEO Barry Rand delivered a speech at the National Press Club this morning, outlining AARP’s work to strengthen the middle class and called for renewed focus on strengthening Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Rand discussed findings from AARP Public Policy Institute’s newly released “Middle Class Security Project,” which studies how middle class working Americans struggle – and often fail – to build and maintain retirement security.