Senior Issues
Thursday, February 13, 2025
A possible shift seen in America's troubled retirement savings landscape
Whether it's pressure from inflation or health-care costs eating away at savings, a reliable "nest egg" is still up in the air for many Americans…
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
AARP AZ cautions people about romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is this Friday and AARP Arizona wants to caution Arizonans to be careful with who they are talking to online. The National Retail …
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
La Crosse uses AARP grant to inspire housing solutions
The city of La Crosse is hoping a new online design library of Accessory Dwelling Units will help inspire residents to build one. The units have …
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
As consumer fraud hits crisis mode, MN advocates want state action
This session, Minnesota lawmakers are expected to take a strong look at preventing more fraud attempts against state government. Meanwhile, consumer …
Monday, February 10, 2025
Tax assistance available at sites across ID
Tax season is in full swing and locations are available across Idaho to assist people with preparing their returns. The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide …
Monday, February 10, 2025
WY AARP hosts tele-townhall on expected caregivers tax credit
Advocates for family caregivers are expecting federal lawmakers to propose a tax credit for the group, after President Donald Trump said on the …
WA rent stabalization bills have huge public support
New legislation in Olympia aims to ease the burden of skyrocketing rental rates by limiting yearly rent increases to 7%. Chris Walker lives in a …
Advocates: NY lawmakers must do more for disability-rights issues
New York disability rights advocates want state lawmakers to focus on issues such as housing and health care. In the budget, they want more funding …
Push for caregiver tax relief gains momentum in Ohio, nationally
During his campaign, President Donald Trump promised tax credits for family caregivers. With Trump now in office, advocates in Ohio and across the …
NE lawmakers look at tougher regulation of 'crypto kiosks'
Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill to implement consumer protections and license requirements for the cryptocurrency industry, and they're …
Proposed Medicaid cuts could leave Florida’s most vulnerable without care
Florida residents who depend on Medicaid said they fear for their futures as lawmakers consider $2.3 trillion in federal cuts, which could force …
Rural Iowa 'critically short' of dementia services
Families of rural Iowans with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia face a crucial lack of mental health services and advocates are meeting …