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AARP Update

11/16/2016

AARP is requesting support for the Seniors Tax Hike Prevention Act!

From their website -
The last thing that sick, older Americans need right now is a tax hike – but that's exactly what some of the oldest and sickest taxpayers will get unless Congress takes action before January 1.

Right now, the Senate is considering the bipartisan Seniors Tax Hike Prevention Act, which would delay an increase in the income threshold over which Americans 65+ can deduct their medical expenses by two years. Will you help us make sure that it passes into law?

To take action by sending a letter to your Senator, click on the link below.
Tell your Senator to co-sponsor the Seniors Tax Hike Prevention Act!

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AARP Update

7/20/2015

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AARP Praises Passage of Bipartisan Older Americans Act in Senate

Now it just needs to be passed in the House of Representatives, but this is a good beginning.

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AARP Update

3/27/2015

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AARP Advocate Monthly Newsletter

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BREAKING NEWS: Washington's Medicare "fix"

It's past time: dignity and independence for all seniors
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AARP Advocacy Alert

3/22/2015

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Wall Street financial advisors shouldn’t be lining their pockets at the expense of your retirement savings.
Tell your members of Congress: Close the Loophole
Wall Street is lining its pockets with our retirement savings.
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Here's the outrageous truth: thanks to a legal loophole, financial advisors are free to recommend retirement investments with expensive fees and low returns – while they receive big kickbacks. That means your retirement savings grow smaller, while their wallets keep getting bigger and bigger.

And we're not talking about a few dollars here and there. This bad advice could cost hard-working Americans like you nearly one quarter of your retirement savings.

It's time to say enough is enough. A new proposal could close this loophole, but already some in Congress are ready to side with Wall Street, instead of working to protect your savings. We need to show our elected officials that we're watching – and counting on them to protect our hard-earned retirement savings. Tell Congress: Stop Wall Street from shrinking Americans' retirement savings.

For decades, this loophole has let some bad actors on Wall Street tell you where to put your money based on what's best for their own bottom line…even if it means your retirement savings go down the drain. After working for years to earn a secure retirement, you deserve to know that your nest egg will be protected, not exploited by Wall Street.

The U.S. Department of Labor is considering a new standard that would hold anyone who gives investment advice genuinely accountable for helping you choose the best investments for you and your family. But already some in Congress are pushing bills that would protect these bad advisors and make it impossible to enforce these new standards.

Wall Street and its Congressional allies have stopped attempts to close this loophole before – we can't let them get away with it again.

Make sure your members of Congress know where you stand. Send them a message right now, and tell them to support closing the retirement advice loophole.

I know we can win this fight to protect the retirement savings we've earned, but it's going to take a lot of pressure to make it happen. After you send your message, make sure to forward this message to your friends and family too.

Thanks for speaking out at this critical moment. Your voice will make a difference.

Fred Griesbach
AARP Campaigns

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AARP UPDAtE

2/2/2015

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Tell Congress: Protect seniors from going hungry!

From AARP:
"For nearly 50 years, the Older Americans Act (OAA) has been providing critical services to millions of seniors – from making sure they have healthy meals to helping caregivers get the support they need, it supports programs that older Americans rely on every day.

But the bill's authorization has been expired since 2011, leaving the future of these lifesaving programs uncertain. Congress has an opportunity now to do the right thing and renew this bipartisan legislation. Use the form below to send them a strong message:

We're counting on you to do right by older Americans. Renew the Older Americans Act and protect the dignity, health, and independence of all seniors!"

Click on the link at the top of this post to voice your opinion. Your voice matters!

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AARP - NEW HOUSE RULE LIMITS SOCIAL SECURITY OPTIONS

1/30/2015

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New House Rule Limits Full Consideration of Social Security Solutions

Decisions on Social Security aren't easy, but this seems like they will become even more difficult.

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