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Reverse Mortgage Calculator

Gather loan estimates from two nationwide reverse-mortgage programs.

Social Security Calculator

Use this calculator to estimate your Social Security benefits.

Retirement Calculator

How soon can you retire? Find out, and start planning.

Benefits QuickLINK

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

Economic Stimulus Payment Help

Our interactive tool helps you fill out a tax form for the economic stimulus payment.

Gas Buddy

Find the cheapest gas in your area.

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Bank Holdup

By Ron Burley

AARP The Magazine's consumer advocate helps a woman correct an online billing mistake.

Ask AARP Tax-Aide

Will I Get a Stimulus Payment if I Owe Taxes?

An AARP Tax-Aide volunteer explains what happens to your stimulus payment if you owe taxes.

AARP Programs

AARP Reverse Mortgage Education Project

This program helps older homeowners make informed decisions about reverse mortgages.

Divided We Fail

Help solve America's financial security challenges—including cutting through partisan gridlock on Capitol Hill.

National Employer Team

See which companies value older workers.

AARP Tax-Aide

The nation's largest, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service.

AARP Books

Book: scam proof

Scam-Proof Your Life

By Sid Kirchheimer

377 Smart Ways to Protect You & Your Family From Ripoffs, Bogus Deals & Other Consumer Headaches

From AARP Bulletin Today

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As gas prices continue to rise, try these 8 tips to cut down on fuel costs.

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Why Does Health Care Cost So Much?

By Shannon Brownlee

Millions of underinsured Americans are just a catastrophic illness away from being wiped out financially.

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Shaky Economy Dashes Retirement Plans

By Carole Fleck

A volatile economy has many Americans working longer and postponing retirement. 

From the Online Community

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Journal: It Beats Not Getting Older

Career counselor Bob Skladany discusses working after age 50.

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Photo: Running the Main Frame

Here's a look back at the Air Force Accounting and Finance Center. My, how times have changed.

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Parental Debt

By Kayt Sukel

Should you help a parent who is struggling with debt? Follow these five steps before before reaching into your wallet.

The Bulletin Poll: Economic Squeeze

How have recent changes in the economy affected you or your family? See how others responded.

Social Security: Ask the Experts

Compiled by Carole Fleck

Our experts discuss how divorce and remarriage affect benefits.

How to Ride Out a Recession

By Walecia Konrad

Bad signs in the economy make it easy to worry, but experts say the sky isn't falling—yet. This is what you can do to protect yourself.

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