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AARP Tax-Aide Site Locator

You can receive free, face-to-face tax assistance and preparation at more than 6,600 sites nationwide from late January or early February through April 15. Find an AARP Tax-Aide site near you.

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Retirement Calculator

Calculate how much savings you will need in order to retire comfortably.

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Search full-time, part-time, and flex-time jobs from age-friendly employers.


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Jonathan Pond

Is My Will Still Valid?

By Jonathan D. Pond

Financial adviser Jonathan Pond suggests when to review or redo your will and other estate-planning documents.

Bob Skladany

Your Reputation at Work

By Bob Skladany

Career counselor Bob Skladany offers some tips on how to improve your image and attitude at the office.

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3 Wishes for 2010

By Ron Burley

Consumer advocate Ron Burley hopes for changes to some companies' business practices.

AARP Programs

Divided We Fail

The Divided We Fail effort advances the idea that partisan gridlock should not stand in the way of affordable health care and long-term financial security for all Americans.

Best Employers for Workers Over 50

This annual recognition program honors companies and organizations who value the 50+ workforce.

AARP Foundation Reverse Mortgage Education Project

This program helps older homeowners make informed decisions about reverse mortgages.

National Employer Team

See which companies value older workers.

AARP Tax-Aide

The nation's largest, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service.

What Obama's Budget Means for You

By Tamara Lytle

President Obama on Air Force One

The budget aims to improve retirement saving through new workplace IRAs, savings tax credits and transparency requirements for retirement plans.

"I'll Know the Recession Is Over When..."

By Cathie Gandel

It doesn't matter what the economic indicators say. To some, the recession is only over when they find jobs.

The Waterses

Money Makeover: Starting Over, Late

AARP the Magazine

One couple with a lot of debt and no savings gets help in gaining control of their finances.

From the Online Community

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Journal: BobSkladany Bob Skladany shares strategies for ensuring you get the most satisfaction possible out of your career.
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Group: Smart Consumers

Group: Smart Consumers
Learn how to be a savvy member of the marketplace in this group, with its focus on customer experience.
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Bonuses Trump Workers' Pensions

By Michelle Diament

While many companies are cutting back as the recession makes a dent in profits, it appears some corporate executives won't be sharing the pain with lower-level colleagues come retirement time.

Handing Off the Checkbook

By Tamara E. Holmes

If a familiy member needs help managing their finances, there are ways you can make it easier for them.

A Very Wrong Number

By Sid Kirchheimer

Returning a call to some area codes can lead to a huge phone bill.

Many Happy Returns

By Ron Burley

Consumer advocate Ron Burley shares his 8-point plan for your holiday gift returns.

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?

By Jonathan D. Pond

Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond helps you decide whether or not you'd benefit from paying off your home or real estate investment.

Real Relief

In these uncertain economic times, AARP and the AARP Foundation stand ready to help you stay focused on your long-term financial goals while providing you with immediate solutions and assistance.

AARP Financial Benefits

Financial Guidance in a Volatile Market

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Unsure What to Do? Call one of our experienced non-commissioned Financial Advisors at 1.888.778.6187


Learn more about our Banking, Insurance and Mutual Funds products.

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Create The Good
AARP is calling on its members to Create The Good in their neighborhoods. Get involved.

Benefits QuickLINK
Find out what public or private benefits are available for older adults and families with children.

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Save on membership fees in AARP® Roadside Assistance from Allstate.

Healthy Couch Potato

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Can watching the Super Bowl actually improve your health?

Our Movie Picks

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The envelope, please: our annual Movies for Grownups® Awards.

Make Clothes Last

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What's your oldest garment in your closet that you still wear?

AARP Needs You!

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AARP seeks nine volunteers for its National Policy Council.

Doughnut Hole

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Find ideas for avoiding Medicare's Rx coverage gap.

Driving for Less

Driver Safety Program

Our driver safety course can lower car insurance costs for Montanans.

Tex-Mex Food

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Willing to share your recipe for tacos? Tell us how you stuff your shell!

Spa Cuisine

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The food served at spas today tastes better and is easy to prepare at home.

Vote for Your Fave!

Heroic Pet Awards

We picked 10 heroic animals. Tell us which one should win $1,000.

Latin Music

Ruben Blades

Latin music has captured hearts and souls all around the world.

AARP Exclusive

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See how grandparents affect the lives of children with autism.