AWCA Resource Center
AWCA Resource Center

Retirement Planning

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people aged 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. While its core focus is on those 50+, membership is open to anyone aged 18 or older. AARP provides an extensive array of resources and benefits covering health, financial security, leisure, and overall quality of life.

Areas of Support

  • Finance and Fraud Prevention: Provides retirement planning guides and manages the Fraud Watch Network, which offers education on preventing phone scams (voice phishing) and financial fraud, along with victim support services.
  • Health and Medical Resources: Offers Medicare comparison tools, dementia and caregiving resources, and access to discounts and information regarding vision and hearing health.
  • Cost-of-Living Discounts: Members gain access to exclusive savings across various sectors, including travel (hotels, flights), dining, retail, and auto/home insurance.
  • Employment and Career Support: Provides job-search tools tailored for workers over 50, skills retraining programs, and a job board featuring employers who have signed the AARP Employer Pledge.
  • Driver Safety Education: Operates the AARP Smart Driver™ Course in both online and in-person formats, helping seniors improve road safety skills and potentially qualify for auto insurance discounts.

Support Systems

  • AARP Foundation: The organization’s charitable affiliate, which manages programs for low-income seniors, including housing stability, food security, and the Tax-Aide program.
    • Tax-Aide: Provides free tax preparation assistance with a focus on low-to-moderate-income taxpayers aged 50 and older. However, this service is open to everyone regardless of age, income, or AARP membership status.
  • Fraud Watch Network: Operates a dedicated fraud helpline to share information on the latest scams and provide real-time guidance to victims.
  • State Offices (AARP New Jersey): Local state chapters, including New Jersey, conduct community-based advocacy work and host social events for residents.
  • AARP Publications: Delivers the latest trends in health, finance, and technology through AARP The Magazine (published bimonthly) and the AARP Bulletin.

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