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JUL 29, 2025
Across the country, millions of grandparents are stepping in as “Kinship Caregivers” to provide love, stability, and care when it's needed most. In fact, over 2.5 million grandparents in the U.S. are primary caregivers for their grandchildren.
JUL 28, 2025
This year marks a powerful milestone: 90 years of Social Security. Since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed it into law in August of 1935, Social Security has been a cornerstone of economic security - ensuring Washingtonians can retire with dignity, supporting people with disabilities, and providing vital income after the loss of a loved one.
JUL 16, 2025
By Marguerite Ro, State Director, AARP Washington
JUL 14, 2025
Navigating Social Security can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. To help you make sense of your options and make confident decisions about your future, AARP Washington recently held a series of informative webinars with Social Security expert Jammie Lyell.
"Congratulations! You've won our big prize! But before we can release your check, you'll need to pay shipping, taxes and processing fees. All I need is your credit card number and expiration date."
The Small Business Majority released a new state poll today (Jan. 23) showing strong support for legislation designed to help Washington workers save for their future. Their news release and a copy of the poll are included below.
The Fraud Watch Network from AARP and the Washington State Attorney General’s Office is kicking into high gear. If you haven’t already, go to www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork and sign up now to receive access to information about how to protect yourself and your family from frauds and scams. You can get our Watchdog Alerts, stay up to date on the con artists’ latest tricks, and find out what to do if you’ve been victimized. It’s free for everyone because AARP is committed to safeguarding Americans’ financial futures. You can also call 1-800-646-2283 and reach the AARP Fraud Fighter Call Center to report frauds you come in contact with.
By Janet Lam-Rogers, AARP Tax-Aide volunteer
Winter weather can really impact your utility bills.
By Ingrid McDonald, AARP Advocacy Director
Click this link to see a chart with AARP Washington's budget priorities.
Today, a secure retirement is out of reach for thousands of Washingtonians, especially those who work for small businesses. We need a commonsense approach that helps encourage private savings so more people can have the freedom to live independently throughout their lives.
Governor Inslee’s Supplemental Budget – Flash Analysis by AARP Washington 12/18/2013
If you are like most people, the electronics around your house seem to be multiplying. With flat screen TVs replacing the older, bulky tube TVs and computer technology changing at what seems to be the speed of light, you probably have some obsolete electronics in the closet or garage you are wondering what to do with. In the past you may have paid to recycle them or maybe you’ve just dumped them in the trash (this is legal in most of Washington, but obviously not very “green”).
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