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By Janet Lam-Rogers, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteer

The economy may be rebounding, but try telling that to the scores of Washingtonians who are still struggling to make ends meet. Whether it’s stagnant wages, increasing debt, or high consumer and housing costs, many people are finding it hard to get by day-to-day, much less think about their financial futures.

The Seattle Department of Transportation and AARP have launched a new public service campaign that highlights safety tips for people driving and walking. The campaign is part of Seattle’s Vision Zero plan to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030.

By Dana E. Neuts

AARP NEWS

The Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU) invites you to attend an upcoming free workshop by the Social Security Administration. “Social Security 101” will be held on Monday, July 18 at the Tukwila Community Center. Attendees will learn about the following:

AARP California is looking for a livable communities intern to work in our downtown Sacramento office (with a lovely view of the State Capitol, we might add).

The Edmonds community is proud to host the first-of-its-kind event in our region: the Creative Age Festival of Edmonds (CAFE) on Friday and Saturday, April 15-16, 2016, which encourages seniors to stay Creative, Active, Fulfilled and Engaged by participating in two days of entertainment, education, activities, and fun! Tickets for the 2-day event start at $35 and can be purchased online at www.creativeagefestival.org.

AARP honors local family caregiver Stuart Seibel of Yakima with the Washington state "Portrait of Care".