AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond has called for "common sense" changes in the Medicare system that can result in costs savings, while keeping vital programs intact, in reaction to the recent 2014 Medicare Trustees report. The report "reminds...
Current Economy Poses Challenges For Investors Entering Their Retirement Years
By Jill Nagy After years of saving for retirement, eventually, the day comes and with it, the need to switch gears on savings and investment strategies. Traditionally, the advice has been to begin to switch from growth investments, like...
AARP Foundation Invests $2.5 Million In Housing Plans To Aid 50-Plus Population
The AARP Foundation recently announced $2.5 million in investments to fund three housing organizations that serve the nation's vulnerable 50-plus population. The foundation's new impact investment instrument will serve as a valuable funding source for these organizations while at...
Retirees Must Make Key Decisions
Robert Snell, financial adviser with Edward Jones Financial By Robert Snell When you're working, you have a financial strategy that is largely based on one goal: saving money for a comfortable retirement. You'll likely have to make many adjustments...