PERSONAL FINANCE

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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.

Tools

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Investment Return Calculator

Use this calculator to sort through various factors and determine your bottom line.

mortgage refinance calculator

Mortagage Refinance Calculator

Use this calculator to determine whether or not refinancing your mortgage is a sound financial decision.

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.

AARP Tax-Aide

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

Money Management

This program helps low-income seniors keep track of their finances.

AARP Reverse Mortgage Education Project

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

Looking at Life Settlements

By Martha M. Hamilton

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Sometimes it pays to sell your insurance policy for cash, but do your homework first.

Investor, Protect Thyself

By Martha M. Hamilton

This new Web site is designed to help you avoid Madoff-type investment schemes. 

New Year, Stronger Retirement

By Carole Fleck

Get your retirement savings back on track by following these tips.

From the Online Community

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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Group: Credit Card Debt Management

Group: Credit Card Debt Management
Do those debt consolidation services you’ve seen advertised on TV work? Share your thoughts.
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Should I Tap My 401(k)?

By Jonathan D. Pond

Don't take borrowing from your retirement nest egg lightly. If you can't pay it back, you'll incur taxes, penalties, and a lower retirement income.

What Are Mutual Funds?

By AARP Education & Outreach

A mutual fund may focus on stocks, bonds, cash, or a combination of these asset classes.

The Road to Recovery

By Jonathan D. Pond

Financial adviser Jonathan Pond suggests five ways to take advantage of investing opportunties.

Financial Peace of Mind for America's Young Adults

LifeTuner is a new expert-backed Web site sponsored by AARP that aims to provide a simple roadmap to help young Americans achieve financial security.

AARP Financial Benefits

Financial Guidance in a Volatile Market

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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.