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January 08, 2009

Market Volatility and Your Portfolio

October 16, 2008

A crisis in the financial industry is coming to a head at a time when most Americans are already plenty concerned about their financial futures-creating a "perfect storm" of financial worry in many American households.

AARP Financial's Ten Tips to Survive Today's Market

October 06, 2008

AARP Financial is providing proactive steps that people can take to help protect their nest egg amidst a financial market that is in turmoil.

When it comes to saving for retirement, average Americans are resigned to muddling through... alone.

October 03, 2008

Average Americans feel they just can't get ahead when it comes to saving for retirement and don't know quite where to turn for help, according to the results of a nationwide survey released today by AARP Financial Inc.

Food, Fuel and Funding Retirement - One hundred simple ways to help save money

August 04, 2008

It comes as no surprise that record costs for food, fuel and other living expenses are forcing many Americans to not only cut back on funding their retirement accounts, but also to tap their retirement funds to make ends meet. Economic hardship has even forced some households to utilize credit cards as a temporary means of covering everyday living expenditures.

AARP Announces Richard Hisey as New President of AARP Financial Inc. and AARP Funds

July 29, 2008

WASHINGTON - AARP announced the appointment of Richard (Mac) Hisey as the new President of both AARP Financial Inc. and AARP Funds. AARP Financial - a wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of AARP Services Inc. based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts - is dedicated to helping people build a more secure financial future by making available products and services that are designed to meet their retirement needs.

AARP Financial Inc. Survey Finds: When it comes to Financial Jargon, Americans are befuddled

April 17, 2008

Most Americans find the language of Wall Street technical and confusing and may be making investing mistakes and missing opportunities as a result, according to a nationwide survey released here today by AARP Financial Inc.

Grandparents Devoted To Grandchildren, But Their Support Constrained By Concerns About Their Financial Futures, Questions About Grandkids' Money Values

September 04, 2007

Grandparents Devoted To Grandchildren, But Their Support Constrained By Concerns About Their Financial Futures, Questions About Grandkids' Money Values

AARP Money Market Fund Rated 'AAAm'

April 30, 2007

Read why Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it has assigned its highest principal stability fund rating (also know as a money market rating) of 'AAAm' to the AARP Money Market Fund.

AARP Financial Survey Finds Phoenix Area Investors May Not Be On Track For A Secure Retirement

April 02, 2007

Overwhelmed with too many mutual fund choices, annoyed by complex prospectus language, and unsure of where to turn for investment advice, a sample of Phoenix area residents in their prime savings years are falling behind in their efforts to achieve a more secure retirement, according to a survey by AARP Financial Inc.

With IRA Season Upon Us, Nationwide Survey Finds Public Knowledge Falls Short

March 05, 2007

With IRA Season Upon Us, Nationwide Survey Finds Public Knowledge Falls Short.

AARP Financial and New York Life Introduce the AARP Lifetime Income Program

January 31, 2007

AARP Financial, a subsidiary of AARP Services, Inc., and New York Life Insurance Company today announced the introduction of the AARP Lifetime Income Program for AARP members, designed to generate a more secure stream of retirement income.

AARP Financial Survey Finds: When It Comes To Investing For Retirement, Many 50+ Californians

November 29, 2006

The Golden State? Not when it comes to retirement investing; of those already saving for retirement, 36% have accumulated less than $100,000

AARP Funds Receives Two MFEA Star Awards for Excellence in Shareholder Communications

October 29, 2006

AARP Financial, investment adviser for AARP Funds, and a provider of products and services designed to meet the needs of those in, or preparing for retirement, announced today AARP Funds received two awards from the Mutual Fund Education Alliance (MFEA) for Excellence in Shareholder Communications.

AARP Financial Introduces New AARP Money Market Fund

July 10, 2006

Fund Offers Competitive Interest Rate, Monthly Income and Access to Experienced Investment Counselors

AARP Financial Introduces New Investment Approach

April 26, 2006

AARP Financial, a new subsidiary of AARP Services, Inc., is simplifying the investment process with the introduction of the AARP Funds. Consisting of three asset allocation mutual funds, each fund is designed to serve as a complete mid- to long-term investment portfolio for the 50-plus investor.

Nancy M. Smith, Former Regulator and Industry Veteran, Joins AARP Financial

February 23, 2006

Named VP of Group designed to help the 50+ population meet the challenge of investing for retirement

AARP Services Inc. Announces New Subsidiary - AARP Financial Incorporated

November 01, 2005

AARP Services Inc. President, Dawn Sweeney, announced today a new wholly owned subsidiary, AARP Financial Incorporated. The new organization will oversee the AARP endorsed financial services and offerings, including credit cards, insurance, and investment products to help AARP members meet their current and future economic security needs and goals.

A Message of Reassurance - AARP Financial Continues Participation in U.S. Treasury Temporary Guarantee Program for the AARP Money Market Fund

AARP Financial understands that volatility in the financial markets continues to cause concern among investors. AARP Financial and the Board of Trustees of the AARP Funds have determined that the AARP Money Market Fund will continue to participate in the U.S. Treasury Department Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds through April 30, 2009.



An investment in the AARP Money Market Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.






The mutual funds described in this site are sold only to U.S. residents.

An Investment in the Funds involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the AARP Funds carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the Funds. To get a prospectus containing this and other information, click here (PDF) or call 1-866-218-6142. Read it carefully before you invest.

While AARP has licensed the use of its name to AARP Funds and endorses the services provided by AARP Financial Inc., AARP does not offer financial products or services itself, and cannot recommend that you or any specific individual should purchase any particular product or service. AARP Financial Inc. is an investment adviser and a subsidiary of AARP.

The Financial Advisors are registered representatives of ALPS Distributors, Inc. a registered broker-dealer, and as investment advisor representatives of AARP Financial Inc. an investment advisor. AARP Financial Inc. offers investment advisory services and is not affiliated with ALPS Distributors, Inc.

AARP Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.

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