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A strong majority of Missouri residents who weighed in on the future of Medicare and Social Security say some changes to benefits and revenue are needed so the programs will be available to their children and grandchildren.

Alice Isidro's unemployment checks were nearly exhausted. As was her self-confidence.

AARP launched Work Reimagined to bring together experienced workers, peers, employers, and world-of-work experts to help job seekers navigate the new reality of using social media to find employment. Work Reimagined uses the power of LinkedIn to connect you to a larger professional network that grows by connecting you with your contacts, your contacts’ contacts, and their contacts’ contacts. Drawn by the huge pool of workers, millions of companies maintain pages, and many of them post jobs, on LinkedIn.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers across the state to help Mississippi taxpayers who are seeking assistance preparing and filing their 2012 tax returns.

AARP is taking the debate about the future of Medicare and Social Security out from behind closed doors in Washington and into cities throughout Alabama to give you a voice.

What do you think brings contentment in retirement?

Earlier this year, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide completed almost 30,000 tax returns for free for low-income and elderly Alabamians. Now they're gearing up for tax season and need volunteers to train to start helping in January.

With the holiday season approaching, it’s as important as ever to make sure your credit is in good order. AARP has information and resources about managing debt, saving money and budgeting available on our website.

Last month, AARP's financial security education and outreach team had the privilege of literally changing someone's life. All it took was a simple 45-question trivia contest and a jumbo-sized $50,000 check.

Adapted by Hayley Hervieux, AARP Texas