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Are Reverse Mortgages Right For You?

With renewed attention to reverse mortgages comes a host of questions: Are reverse mortgages a good idea for everyone? What should you know about fees for these loans before you make a decision to enter into one? What are the alternatives?

February 25, 2008

By: Prime Time Radio

LifeTuner: Financial Peace of Mind for America's Youth

LifeTuner is a personal finance community with unbiased expert advice, tools, articles and forums that can help with money decisions.

August 17, 2009

Source: AARP.org

About AARP Tax-Aide

AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest, free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service.

April 15, 2004

By: AARP Tax-Aide | Source: AARP.org

Get Your Economic Stimulus Payment Safely and Securely

Beware of scams surrounding the economic stimulus payment. Find out how to get your economic stimulus rebate payment, a tax rebate for 2008 as part of the economic stimulus plan.

April 25, 2008

By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org

Q&A About Economic Stimulus Payments

Questions about eligibility for economic stimulus payments in 2008. Find out how to get your economic stimulus rebate payment, a tax rebate for 2008 as part of the economic stimulus plan.

August 4, 2008

By: AARP Tax-Aide

Advisory About Economic Stimulus Payments

find out how to get your economic stimulus rebate payment, a tax rebate as part of the economic stimulus plan.

November 3, 2008

By: AARP.org

Which Professional Is Right for You?

You have plenty of choices when it comes to working with a financial professional. Here's how to decide what help you can get from various types of financial advisors.

April 17, 2006

By: AARP Education & Outreach | Source: AARP.org

Saver's Credit FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the saver's credit tax credit.

November 25, 2008

By: AARP Education & Outreach | Source: AARP.org

Saver's Credit Cuts the Taxes You Owe

The Saver's Credit is little-known tax break applies to those earning up to $53,000 a year ($26,500 for single filers).

November 25, 2008

By: AARP.org

No Required Minimum Distributions for 2009

One bright spot among all the recent bleak financial news is the suspension of requirements for people older than 70 1/2 to make withdrawals from retirement accounts in the year 2009. The one-year moratorium on required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts can provide much-needed financial relief for many older Americans. This tip sheet will explain the RMD and the 2009 suspension of the RMD, and will also help you avoid withdrawing from your retirement savings when you are not required to do so.

January 26, 2009

By: AARP Outreach & Service | Source: AARP.org

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