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AARP Announces 2015 Capitol Caregivers and Super Savers
Throughout 2015, AARP has been fighting for you and your family in states across the country, focused on the key issues you’re facing in your daily lives. Because of this work, millions of family...
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4 State of the Union Takeaways for People Age 50+
By Nancy LeaMond The president’s actions following his final State of the Union will have an impact on Americans 50-plus in the many years after he finishes his second term. Here are four takeaways for...
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7 Legislative Happenings for Older Americans
With 2015 behind us, it’s the season of “best of 2015” and “bold predictions for 2016” lists. Consider this a hybrid. Looking back, there were seven important happenings and victories for older...
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7 Facts About Our Aging Economy
If someone asked you, “What will have a major impact on our economy in the coming years,” what would you say? Probably not, “Our aging population,” right? But, yes, our economy is being shaped by our...
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The Firsts-in-the-Nation Review
A voter casts her primary ballot at the town hall in Canterbury, N.H.It’s a long road to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, but the 2016 election has begun. As I sit here after the final totals are being...
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Closing the Loophole That Costs People $17 Billion in Retirement Savings
President Obama at AARP headquarters a year ago. We all rely on advice — from friends, family and, at times, complete strangers. Sometimes you get good advice and other times you get advice that is not...
View ArticleWe the People vs. Wall Street
The story of David and Goliath is usually told when someone who is facing daunting odds and isn’t supposed to win does just that — wins. Whether it’s an underrated Cinderella story in March Madness,...
View ArticlePolitical Dodgeball: Updating Social Security
En español | You may have played dodgeball as a child. If you didn’t, the premise is pretty simple: Dodge any ball that is hurled in your direction while trying to throw balls at other players to knock...
View ArticleBipartisan Family Caregiver Tax Credit Introduced in U.S. Congress
En español | Think for a moment how busy and chaotic everyday life can be: juggling careers, kids, finances and more. Now imagine also caring for a parent, spouse or child with a disability, maybe even...
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Llega al Congreso el proyecto de ley federal bipartidista Credit for Caring Act
En inglés | Piensa en cuán ajetreada y caótica la vida diaria puede ser, al buscar un balance entre tu carrera, hijos, finanzas y más. Ahora imagina también tener que cuidar de un padre, cónyuge o hijo...
View ArticleCelebrating AARP’s Volunteers
You may not have been aware, but this week is National Volunteer Week — a time to thank our nation’s more than 62 million volunteers for the experience and passion they dedicate to improving their...
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More Can Be Done to Support Family Caregivers
Painting of Will and Ann One morning six years ago, Ann’s life changed forever. Her husband, Will, suffered a massive stroke while on the job. On that day, Ann became a family caregiver, joining the...
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Saluting Our Veterans — and Their Unsung Heroes
Allen and Chasity Eleven years ago, Allen returned from Iraq, having survived an IED blast that inflicted both significant physical and emotional harm. This military veteran, husband, and father of two...
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In a Livable Community, Every Day Can Be an Independenc
See the box below for how to get this new AARP book for free! On Monday, we — as a nation — celebrated the 240th Anniversary of Independence Day. Many of us turned on our grills, took in a parade,...
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Family Caregiving Bridges Political Divides
Through my years of experience advocating in Washington, D.C., and across the country, family caregiving has been one of the more distinctive issues I’ve worked on. First and foremost, family...
View ArticleDefying Convention(al) Wisdom
This has been anything but a normal election year. Last week, at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Donald Trump officially became his party’s nominee. When he first announced his...
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AARP Survey Says Women Want Action on Social Security
On Aug. 14, Social Security turned 81 years old — an important milestone that had me reflecting on how far we’ve come . . . and how much work we still need to do. So much has changed since 1935. Back...
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America’s Family Caregivers Can’t Wait: Tell Congress to Pass the RAISE Act Now
After Labor Day, when Congress returns from its summer recess, there will only be 33 working days left for the U.S. House of Representatives before the end of the year. That’s not a lot of time to...
View Article50+ Organizations Urge U.S. House to Pass RAISE Act Now
Now that our Congressional representatives have returned to Washington, it’s time for them to take action to help America’s greatest support system – our family caregivers. AARP is joining with more...
View ArticleIt’s Time for FAIR Drug Pricing
Today, AARP endorsed new legislation that would hold drug companies more accountable for their pricing decisions. Thank you to Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Rep. Jan...
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