AARP Bulletin December 2022
Learn whether to add solar panels to your roof, how to improve the Wi-Fi signal in your home and if it’s time for you to go gluten-free
In our world of targeted marketing, it’s easy to think that all problems are best solved by buying a product or hiring a service. But a bit of clever thinking can go a long way to solving hassles that inevitably emerge in all our daily lives. This month, AARP Bulletin editors have gathered dozens of top industry professionals to provide clear and simple solutions to your everyday health, finance, home and tech issues.
In this month’s issue, learn the answers to:
- How do I get an increase in my property taxes lowered?
- Should I actually consider solar panels on my roof?
- How do I improve the Wi-Fi signal in my home?
- Is going gluten-free sensible if I don’t have a gluten intolerance?
- How do I get surprise hotel fees waived?
- And much more!
Also in the December issue:
Where’s that document? Even in this thoroughly digital world, there are a few pieces of paper, such as birth certificates, car titles and home deeds, that remain vitally important to keep, tend to and, on rare occasions, use. What is the proper way to store and secure them? And if lost, how do you replace them? Learn how to organize and store those documents in this month’s Bulletin.
Protect your kids and grandkids from fraud: Teens and 20-somethings are increasingly the targets of digital scams catered to their unique life stage, such as criminals offering to help them become online “influencers.” Read this month’s fraud feature on how older Americans can play a better role in teaching and protecting young adults as they have their first encounters with the world of fraud.
A new way to measure retirement savings: It’s natural to think of retirement saving in terms of a single lump-sum number (“I have this much saved up!”), but that number isn’t very useful. What matters is how much monthly income you can count on. Due to a new law, your retirement plan will now include an estimate of how much monthly income your account could provide you in retirement. Here’s how to use that number to greatly improve your retirement planning.
Shop safely on social media: Instagram ads can be so tempting. But not all the deals in your feed are legitimate! Read this month’s Bulletin to learn steps you can take to shop more safely on social media sites.
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Past Issues of AARP Bulletin
November 2022
Learn how to stay healthy this winter and how to not fall victim to scammers who try to manipulate your emotions.
October 2022
Tips on how to fight inflation, the future of hearing aids and an interview with Gary Sinise in this edition.
September 2022
Find out about drug price relief, our Teen Mental Health Crisis special report, and where to find free clothes, appliances, household gear and more.
July/August 2022
AARP’s “99 Great Ways to Save” feature returns with a brand-new collection of tips to help readers save money during this period of record-setting price hikes.
June 2022
In this issue, see how older Americans are redefining health, wealth and the goals of long life.
May 2022
In this issue, find out how to get around today’s dire shortage of workers and supplies — and get the work you need done.
April 2022
An investigation on how organized crime is affecting U.S. consumers and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.
March 2022
An informative report on the health of Social Security, and why protein may be the key to weight loss.
January/February 2022
With the two-year anniversary of COVID approaching, AARP Bulletin reports how to make the new year healthy, safe and productive.
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