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Chocolates. Dulces. Tarjetas. Flores. Una cena romántica. Eso es en lo que usualmente pensamos cuando se trata de regalos para tu pareja en el Día de San Valentín. Pero ¿por qué no ahorrar tu dinero y darles a los demás lo que en realidad desean: pasar más tiempo contigo?

The Internet can be a wonderful place to start friendships and relationships. Sometimes, this is done intentionally through dating sites or apps. Other times, it happens through social media or in a chat room. Fraudsters build trust through online relationships for the sole purpose of stealing money from victims.

In honor of Black History Month, AARP California is encouraging you to pass on your stories, your knowledge and your love as part of our month-long focus on family legacy. Throughout the month we will be highlighting Californian grandparents and their efforts to share stories and build legacy with their grandbabies. This week we interviewed Elaine and Garrison Ross of Campbell, CA.

For Immediate Release:

Beginning February and continuing through April 15 th, AARP Foundation is providing free in-person tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program in California and nationwide. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide started in 1968 and is the nation’s largest volunteer-run free tax preparation service. Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year. There’s no fee, and AARP membership is not required.

The 360-Degree Volunteer Engagement Idea Exchange is an optional, monthly sharing call focused on volunteer engagement. It was launched in February 2019 in response to state staff and volunteer requests for easy ways to share information and creative ideas for engaging volunteers.

Only 22 percent of Des Moines streets are rated in “good condition” by national standards, and the vast majority of city streets are on the verge of requiring major maintenance. This is one of the many data points that city residents will learn about over the next three weeks through an AARP Iowa postcard campaign, set to hit mailboxes today, which highlights how Public Measure “A,” the local option sales tax, will improve the city’s infrastructure.

While some of us are still putting away holiday decorations, our elected representatives and a myriad of advocates - including AARP – are preparing for January 14, when the 105-day state legislative session begins. This year, we have our sights focused on providing relief for vulnerable homeowners, and helping Washingtonians better prepare for their future long-term care and retirement security needs.

Saturday, March 30th, 2019

Legislation would help Iowa’s 317,000 family caregivers