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  • Feb 15, 2017
    Miami-based mixed media artist Juan “Erman” Gonzalez to paint “Livable Communities” mural at AARP Block Party

    Miami, Fla. — For the first time, AARP will host the AARP Block Party at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival on President Day’s weekend, from February 18th to Monday, February 20th at Regatta...

  • Feb 15, 2017
    Congressional Proposal Would Charge Older Americans Thousands of Dollars More for Health Insurance

    AARP today launched a campaign against the "age tax," a proposed unfair penalty on older adults that would line the pockets of big insurance companies, allowing them to charge older Americans over...

  • Feb 14, 2017
    Awards Honor Innovative Work by People Age 50-Plus with Focus on Social Good

    AARP today announced a call for nominations for the Purpose Prize, the respected awards program launched in 2006 by Encore.org and now operated by AARP, which honors extraordinary individuals who...

  • Feb 14, 2017
    Research links larger social networks to higher cognitive functioning in older adults

    Staying socially engaged with a wide circle of friends and family may help maintain our thinking skills and slow cognitive decline as we age, according to a report out today by the Global Council...

  • Feb 13, 2017
    Cover Interview: Morgan Freeman gives an exclusive tour of his life in photos; discusses career, family and being the most recognizable voice in Hollywood

    In the February/March issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), readers will enjoy an exclusive interview with the most recognizable voice in Hollywood, Morgan Freeman. At age 79, Freeman continues to...

  • Feb 9, 2017
    Third Recent Court Ruling Blunts Efforts to Overturn Conflict of Interest Rule

    WASHINGTON, DC — The federal district judge’s decision on Wednesday supporting the fiduciary rule in retirement savings will blunt efforts to overturn the Department of Labor’s (DOL)...

  • Feb 8, 2017
    House Resolution Would Have ‘Chilling Effect’ on State Initiatives for Small Business Workforce Savings Programs Across the Country

    WASHINGTON, DC — AARP, continuing its efforts to help millions of working Americans in their struggle to save for retirement, today announced its opposition to a House of Representatives...

  • Feb 8, 2017

    Now through April 18, AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in its 49th year, is the nation's largest free tax...

  • Feb 3, 2017
    "Harms Middle Class Americans"

    AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond today offered the following statement in response to President Trump's action that delays implementation of a crucial component of retirement planning,...

  • Feb 1, 2017
    Legislation would allow insurance companies to charge older Americans significantly more for health insurance

    En español WASHINGTON, DC — In a letter to the Chairman and Ranking member of the US House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, AARP Senior Vice President...