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The holiday gift-buying season is here -- and that means people need to stay vigilant so they don't fall victim to scams. Thieves take advantage of the season with a variety of cons, whether it's to steal money or personal identity information. Kay Tomlinson, an AARP Fraud Watch Network volunteer with AARP Washington, says online gift buying is popular but people should be careful. ...
About 300 young adults leaving foster care in California will now receive a monthly check to help them make ends meet, part of the state's first guaranteed income program. Some 150 people in Ventura will receive $1,000 a month and another 150 in San Francisco will receive $1,200 dollars a month, with no strings attached. Sen. ...
November is National Family Caregivers Month and a few tips can help people with these duties. Executive Director of the Oregon organization Aging Concerns, Vicki Schmall, said family caregivers often are called the backbone of long-term care. But she said people performing these roles must remember to think about themselves as well. ...
College application season is in full swing, when prospective students are focused not only on where to enroll but how to pay for it. College can cost from $15,000 a year to almost $90,000, depending on the school. The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation is stepping up to break down financial barriers by offering scholarships to credit union members. ...
The proposal to create a public owned electric power utility in Maine was defeated but the confusion surrounding electricity rates remains. A series of free upcoming workshops aims to help older Mainers better understand their electric bills and advocate for lower rates. Alf Anderson, associate state director of advocacy and outreach for AARP Maine, said the election showed everyone has a stake in the future of Maine's utility prices. ...