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As a charitable affiliate of @AARP, we work for and with older adults to build a brighter future without senior poverty.
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Joined November 2009
ICYMI: AARP Foundation's William Alvarado Rivera testified before Congress to reinforce that retirement plan managers must act responsibly and put participants' interests first. Learn more: https://t.co/4ZWHFkEboN.
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AARP Foundation's Bill Rivera recently testified before Congress.
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“Many aren’t aware these [property tax relief] programs exist or assume they’re not going to qualify,” says AARP Foundation's Nicole Heckman. Learn more about strategies to reduce your property tax burden.
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Before you settle your next property tax bill, make sure you're taking full advantage of these tax breaks for older homeowners across the US.
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“To try and prepare myself [for the lapse], I went to the food bank. There was nothing there to make a meal out of except for hamburger," says Todd Endsley. In this story from @AARP, learn what happened when older adults went without food aid.
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The longest government shutdown in history is over, but veterans, grandparents and others say damage has been done
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AARP Foundation fosters connections, empowers people to act, and transforms the lives of older adults with low income. Read our 2024 Annual Report to learn more about our impact: https://t.co/bYBSctTDpD.
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The 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (#COLA) will increase the average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker by about $56, from $2,015 to $2,071. Learn more in this story from @AARP.
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Find out how the cost-of-living adjustment will change your monthly payments
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After 20 years as an AARP Foundation #TaxAide volunteer, Gena knows that every refund counts and often provides an essential source of yearly income. Here's her story.
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After 20 years as a Tax-Aide volunteer, Gena knows that every refund counts.
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Now is the time to make changes to your #Medicare coverage for 2026. Get the latest information on what changes are coming next year so you can plan ahead: https://t.co/yGhpEvARyd.
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In this article from @AARP, learn about our efforts to protect older workers and help people find meaningful job opportunities. #TalkAboutAgeism #AgeismAwarenessDay
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We’re making inroads to protect older workers and help people find meaningful job opportunities
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If you're one of the millions of older adults who receive #SNAP benefits, you may have questions about how a prolonged government shutdown could cause program disruptions. Here’s what you need to know.
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Millions of older adults who rely on federal food aid face uncertainty about when benefits will be paid out
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“Students in rural communities don't have as many opportunities — libraries, plays to go to, programs to get involved in. [AARP Foundation] Experience Corps tutors help close that gap," says Mack Bullard, superintendent of Twiggs County Schools.
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Jeffersonville comes together to build better readers.
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The job search is rapidly changing as new skills are needed to stay ahead. America Arevalo found career success first as a BACK TO WORK50+ participant, and now as a coach! Read her inspiring story: https://t.co/Uq7E6SIlXL.
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Supreme Court rulings can affect your benefits, health care, and even retirement. Read our 2025 #SCOTUS Preview to learn about the cases that matter most to older adults.
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Read our review of cases coming before the Court this year.
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How could a government shutdown affect #Medicare and #SocialSecurity? If a shutdown happens this week, here’s how it could affect your wallet.
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Learn about the impact on federal benefits and services crucial to older Americans
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Thank you for your volunteer service to AARP Foundation #TaxAide, Marylou! Watch as she shares one of her favorite client stories. ❤️
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Discover 8 ways to build social connections — take the assessment and start your journey! Special thanks to Barclays US Consumer Bank, which supports our work to help older adults increase their social connections and financial wellbeing.
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To help strengthen your social skills, we’ve rounded up eight ways you can get the know-how and confidence to keep reaching out and building connections.
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AARP Foundation #ExperienceCorps makes a difference by helping elementary kids improve their reading skills. As we celebrate the volunteer program's 30th anniversary, Meg Quinn explains why she finds her volunteer role so meaningful: https://t.co/G1EgSPA9ft.
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Next year's #SocialSecurity cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may not cover an expected increase in Medicare costs, putting an added burden on older adults with low income.
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Analysts forecast a 2.8% Social Security COLA in 2026. It may not cover expected Medicare premiums, putting seniors more in a bind, they said.
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"When companies mismanage retirement assets and seek to maximize their own profit by charging exorbitant fees, they jeopardize the retirement security of older adults,” says AARP Foundation's William Alvarado Rivera. Learn more: https://t.co/zAD3QQEgnq.
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As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of AARP Foundation #ExperienceCorps, volunteer Meg Quinn explains why she finds the program so meaningful: https://t.co/x3zSTyTcMh.
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