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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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Tools

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457 Savings Calculator

Calculate your investment towards a tax-deferred 457 account.

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Payroll Deductions Calculator

Use this calculator to determine the impact of changing your payroll deductions.

AARP Resources

Job Tips for 50+ Workers

Find out how to refresh your résumé and improve your interviewing skills.

Help for Laid-Off Workers

View an AARP webinar on job loss as well as learn which resources and programs can assist you while you're out of work.

A Guide for Navigating Your Way Through Job Loss

Job loss can be devastating emotionally and financially. This checklist includes practical tips and resources that can help you cope through this transitional period and plan for the future.

Webinar: Green Jobs

This free webinar explains what 'green jobs' are and how to find them.

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

View the 2008 winners and see which companies value workers age 50+.

National Employer Team

See which companies value older workers.

AARP Foundation WorkSearch

Learn about community-level job and career information and services.

Employer Resource Center

Employers can learn about recruitment, assessment tools, and retention strategies through these resources.

Retirement Made Simpler

A step-by-step guide for employers on how to automate your 401(k) plans.

How to Hang on to Your Job

By Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levine

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Learn how to make yourself valuable to your boss.

Who's Hiring in 2010?

By Carole Fleck

As the economy slowly recovers, find out which industries will need to find more workers.

'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.

From the Online Community

Group: The Water Cooler

Group: The Water Cooler
Share leads on new jobs, tips for advancement, and advice on managing the later transitions in your career.
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Group: Entrepreneurs

Group: Entrepreneurs
Network marketing—what is it all about? Tell fellow users about your experiences with this lead-generation strategy.
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TV Writers Win Historic Age Bias Settlement

By Carole Fleck

After eight-year battle, $70 million award seen as a victory for older workers.

Your Internal Job Search

By Bob Skladany

Career counselor Bob Skladany advises you on exploring job openings with your current employer.

Straight Answers About Unemployment Compensation

By Bob Skladany

Learn how receiving unemployment benefits affects Social Security retirement payments.

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.

What to Do If You've Lost Your Job

By AARP Education & Outreach

Use this checklist for suggestions on immediate steps to take along with longer-term ideas for dealing with unemployment.

What to Do if Your Former Employer Goes Bankrupt

By AARP Education & Outreach

If your former employer goes bankrupt, it could affect two important benefits that you might have: defined benefit pension plan benefits and retiree health benefits.

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.