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Today, Kentucky is recognized nationally as a "Tax Friendly" retirement destination, but this may change if new options being talked about in Frankfort are approved.

AARP Survey: Seven in Ten Older Americans Don’t Want Changes

Anita Salustro of Grosse Pointe, whose career has been devoted to giving Michigan’s elders quality of life, a sense of purpose and full engagement, has been named the winner of the 2012 Stephen J. Gools Award for Social Change sponsored by AARP Michigan.

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

Granite Staters earn Social Security benefits through a lifetime of hard work. But the program is facing long-term financial challenges as the overall population ages and contributions aren’t keeping up with longer life expectancies. And while Medicare provides guaranteed affordable health care, the program’s challenges include rising health care costs and a growing number of people entering the program.

Hurricane Sandy struck the eastern seaboard more than a week ago leaving a path of destruction in its wake. But while the lights may be back on for most of Connecticut, the impact of this powerful storm is still being felt by thousands, particularly those who lost their homes and their livelihoods as a result of Sandy. Today AARP Connecticut announced that workers who lost their jobs as a result of Hurricane Sandy -- and who aren't eligible for regular state unemployment insurance, such as the self-employed -- may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, a federal program that provides up to 26 weeks of jobless aid.

Last year, 750 AARP Tax-Aide volunteers in communities across Wisconsin helped over 43,500 Wisconsinites fill out their tax returns, resulting in refunds totaling more than $26 million.

Washin gton, DC – AARP Chief Executive Officer A. Barry Rand sent a letter opposing any further extension of the Social Security payroll tax holiday to Members of Congress and the White House today. The text of the letter follows.

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The closure of Hovensa continues to impact how Virgin Islanders are adjusting to life with higher energy costs. The 25 percent increase to the Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause also known as the LEAC will, undoubtedly, prompt residents to once again change how they live their day-to-day lives.