What Does the Fiscal Cliff Debate Mean for Minnesota’s Retirement Security?

Posted on 12/7/2012 by | AARP Minnesota | Comments

Advocacy | Minnesota With the Dec. 31st deadline to address expiring tax and spending cuts looming, many people across the nation and here in Minnesota are left wondering what Washington’s budget debate means for them.  Today, AARP is providing a breakdown of the impact a shortsighted budget deal could have on the health and retirement security of Minnesota seniors and their kids and grandkids. Social Security by-the-numbers in Minnesota and what a last-minute budget deal could mean: 656,491 Minnesota seniors currently receive Social …

Can You Afford Long-Term Care?

Posted on 12/1/2012 by | AARP National | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Minnesota Sometimes, after visiting her 93-year-old mother at her assisted-living facility in Minneapolis, Ruth Strom-McCutcheon cries for much of the three-hour drive home to Duluth. “The sadness you feel about your mother getting dementia is overwhelming,” she said. Read More: AARP Bulletin

Suburban Boomers May Face Transportation Challenges

Posted on 11/26/2012 by | AARP Minnesota | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Minnesota As the first truly suburban generation, baby boomers may face significant transportation challenges as they age according to a study conducted by Transportation for America. The group found that tomorrow’s seniors are much more likely to live in suburban communities with fewer public transportation options making access to transportation an emerging issue for older Americans.  See Also: Getting around without getting behind the wheel of a car Only 5% of American’s move after the age of 55, meaning the place …

AARP Experience Corps Tackling Literacy in Twin Cities

Posted on 11/26/2012 by | AARP Minnesota | Comments

Home & Family | Minnesota | Volunteering AARP recently joined forces with Experience Corps, one of the nation’s most highly regarded service programs, which engages older adult volunteers to help improve K-3 literacy in underserved schools. The new relationship supports the priorities of both organizations: AARP Experience Corps will be able to increase its ability to tap into the experience and dedication of older Americans who want to give back to their communities, and it will offer AARP members a new way to engage in one of …

Voter ID Victory – Minnesota 2012 Elections

Posted on 11/26/2012 by | AARP Minnesota | Comments

Advocacy | Minnesota AARP HISTORIC DEFEAT OF VOTER RESTRICTION AMENDMENT IN MINNESOTA   Michele Kimball, AARP Minnesota State Director issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s historic victory. “AARP is pleased that Minnesota voters have rejected the Voter Restriction Amendment.  This is a victory for the integrity of our elections system and for the ability of all eligible voters to maintain fair access to voting.  This amendment could have denied seniors and veterans who’ve given a lifetime of hard work and service to our …

TAX-AIDE VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Posted on 11/25/2012 by | AARP Minnesota | Comments

Minnesota | Volunteering AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service. And we want you to join us. Millions of low- to moderate- income people, especially those 60 and older, need help preparing their taxes. Volunteer for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide and make sure they get all the deductions and credits they deserve. You’ll be helping people in your own community with a much-needed service that’s free, individualized and has no strings attached. Sign Up Today There’s a volunteer …

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