When my neighbor Margaret turned 65, she mentioned she'd finally joined AARP after years of getting their mailings. "I figured it was time," she said with a shrug. But after she started telling me about all the money she was saving on everything from restaurants to travel, I realized I'd been missing out. At 68,…
Money conversations can feel like walking through a minefield, especially when family's involved. But here's what works well: approaching these talks with patience and a clear plan. Many people discover that once they break the ice, these discussions actually bring families closer together.
Start Small and Build Trust
Think of money conversations like learning to…
Caring for an aging parent or spouse can feel overwhelming, especially when you're navigating this journey for the first time. The challenges range from managing medical appointments and coordinating care to handling finances and maintaining your own well-being. Fortunately, AARP has developed a comprehensive suite of caregiving resources designed to support the nation's 63 million…
Money conversations can feel like walking through a minefield, especially when family's involved. But here's what works well: approaching these talks with patience and a clear plan. Many people discover that once they break the ice, these discussions actually bring families closer together.
Start Small and Build Trust
Think of money conversations like learning to…
Your AARP membership already opens doors to valuable discounts and resources, but there's a whole world of additional government and nonprofit programs waiting to help stretch your budget even further. Think of these programs as friendly neighbors to your AARP benefits—they work beautifully together to create a stronger safety net for your golden years.
Government…
An AARP membership costs just $15 for your first year, but the savings can add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars annually. With nearly 38 million members, AARP leverages its massive membership base to negotiate meaningful discounts across travel, dining, shopping, and healthcare.
Whether you're planning your next vacation, dining out regularly, or…
Your smartphone holds more computing power than entire rooms of computers from decades past, yet many people still track their money with pen and paper or not at all. Financial apps can transform how you manage your goals, but only if you choose the right ones and use them consistently.
Finding Apps That Actually Help…
Retirement doesn't mean retreating from the world. It's your chance to explore new interests, make meaningful connections, and give back to your community. AARP offers countless ways to stay engaged through local chapters and events that bring people together for friendship, learning, and purpose.
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There are more than 800 AARP…
Today's scammers use artificial intelligence to create fake videos of your grandchildren asking for help, craft emails that look identical to your bank's messages, and even clone voices to sound exactly like family members in distress. Many of us discover that staying safe from fraud requires more than just common sense anymore. That's where AARP's…
Last summer, my friend told me about watching her 6-year-old daughter confidently count out her allowance money at the ice cream shop, carefully comparing prices before making her choice. When she realized she had enough left over to save for the toy she'd been wanting, I was so impressed knowing the little girl is only…

