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Benefits QuickLINK

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

Social Security Benefit Estimator

Use this tool to help you estimate your Social Security benefits.

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Jonathan Pond

9 Money Resolutions for 2009

By Jonathan D. Pond

Financial adviser Jonathan D. Pond shares investing wisdom for the new year.

Bob Skladany

Q-and-A With Bob Skladany: Returning to Work

By Bob Skladany

Career counselor Bob Skladany answers readers' questions about resuming work.

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Shopping Smarter in 2009

By Ron Burley

Consumer advocate Ron Burley shares four tips to follow before making a major purchase. 

Ask AARP Tax-Aide

How Can I Get a Refund From Withheld Taxes?

By AARP Tax-Aide

An AARP Tax-Aide volunteer explains how to get a refund from taxes withheld by a 401(k) plan.

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.

Find a Job

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


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By Michelle Diament

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A revised online application makes filing for Social Security benefits significantly faster and simpler.

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Plastic Meltdown

From Inside E Street

Some analysts predict that the next financial firestorm will be a credit card meltdown.

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Financial Insanity

By Krista Walton

Author Michael Lewis spoke with AARP Bulletin Today about the economy--where we went wrong, who's to blame, and what to expect.

From the Online Community

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Group: No Free Lunch
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Journal: Older Workers Have Value
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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.

Struggling Taxpayers Get a Break From IRS

By Carole Fleck

The Internal Revenue Service says it is taking new steps to help Americans struggling to pay their taxes.

Penalty Waived for RMD Withdrawals in 2009

By Carole Fleck

Thousands of older Americans who are legally required to take distributions from their shrinking retirement savings accounts will get a break in 2009.

Will TV Go Digital on Feb. 17? Stay Tuned

By Sid Kirchheimer

The much-anticipated DTV switch may be delayed, depending on whom you ask.

Your Money Plan

By AARP Outreach & Service

Use these 4 simple questions to jump-start your decisions about money.

Retirement Accounts at Work

By AARP Outreach & Service

Make the most of tax-advantaged retirement accounts at work.

Saving: The Keys to Success

By AARP Outreach & Service

Learn how automatic savings, compound interest and the Rule of 72, make your savings grow.

Make Your Retirement Bloom

By AARP Outreach & Service

Think of your retirement as a garden. Both require careful planning and nurturing to grow.

Economy 101: You Ask, We Answer

By Carole Fleck

See answers to your questions about the current financial crisis.

Economic Watch

From AARP Bulletin Today

Visit the Economy Watch page for the latest economic news from AARP Bulletin Today.


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Financial Guidance in a Volatile Market

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