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News and events for the 50+ and their families in the Rushmore State
It seems like we were just at the Capitol for our Lobby Day in January and now, already, the 2025 South Dakota Legislative Session has come to a close.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced it will no longer allow beneficiaries and those applying for Social Security to confirm their identity over the phone and, instead, will require that they do so online or in person at a local office to complete the application process.
Nearly 20 percent of South Dakotans age 45 and over are currently providing unpaid care to an adult relative or friend. Many of them are juggling those caregiving duties with full- or part-time jobs.
Dealing with fraud in the aftermath can be scary.
We have all the information you need to know about our advocacy efforts and how you can get involved.
Getting tickets to must-see concerts is becoming harder than ever. From presale signup to waiting hours online and still missing out on the tickets you want, criminals have a solution – and it’s costing consumers a lot of money in fraudulent ticket purchases.
Winter is upon us and with temperatures plummeting in many areas, keeping the heat on is critical — a fact that fraud criminals try to take advantage of. Each winter, utility scams spike as scammers claiming to be from the utility company say you haven’t been paying your bill and they threaten to cut off service if you don’t make an immediate payment.
The 2024 South Dakota legislative session is off and running, and AARP South Dakota has Pierre covered for you!
AARP South Dakota invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 6 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern (4:00 p.m. Central/3:00 p.m. Mountain).
If you’re like a lot of people, you just finished some holiday season spending, and you might be in the mood to tackle your debt in the New Year. Getting yourself out of debt is hard work. It takes time and discipline. Be wary of offers of guaranteed quick fixes.
It’s New Year’s Resolution time: Commit to being fraud-aware in 2024.
South Dakota’s primary is Tuesday, June 4, and AARP wants to ensure voters are aware of key information.
AARP South Dakota needs volunteers to engage with lawmakers on issues important to older adults.
The holidays are a time when friends and family of all ages gather together, share updates on their lives and recount cherished memories. One thing to add to that list this year: a conversation on how to stay safe from fraud.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joined AARP South Dakota for a recent tele-town hall on fraud awareness.
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