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Aerial view of a continuing care retirement community campus with independent living and care buildings Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Costs 2026: Entrance Fees & Monthly Fee Types Explained (7 Things to Know) If you are researching senior living options for yourself or a parent, you have probably run into the term Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC. These communities promise something no… Comments 0 2026.09.07
Retired couple reviewing a retirement budgeting app together Best Budgeting Apps for Retirees on a Fixed Income 2026: AARP Money Map & More Compared (7 Things to Know) Once the paychecks stop, budgeting gets harder, not easier. Social Security, a pension, and required minimum distributions don’t always land in your account the same way a biweekly paycheck did,… Comments 0 2026.09.06
Senior man on the phone looking concerned while talking to a timeshare exit company Timeshare Exit Scams Targeting Seniors 2026: Warning Signs & Legit Ways Out (7 Things to Know) Why Timeshare Exit Scams Specifically Target Retirees If you bought a timeshare decades ago and are now living on a fixed retirement income, you’re exactly the kind of person scammers… Comments 0 2026.09.05
Retiree comparing savings account interest rates at home High-Yield Savings Accounts & CD Laddering for Retirees 2026: Full Guide (7 Things to Know) If your retirement savings are sitting in a traditional bank checking or savings account, there’s a good chance they’re earning close to nothing — often well under 1% a year.… Comments 0 2026.09.04
Retired traveler showing a membership card at a hotel check-in desk Senior Discounts at Hotels 2026: AARP Travel Deals Explained (6 Chains to Know) Planning a trip and wondering if there’s still such a thing as a “senior hotel discount”? Most big chains quietly retired their old age-based senior rates years ago — but… Comments 0 2026.09.03
Retired homeowner and housemate having coffee together in a shared living room House Sharing for Retirees & Renting Out a Room: Full Guide (7 Things to Know) Housing is the single biggest expense in most retirement budgets, and for a growing number of retirees, the fix isn’t cutting back — it’s renting out a room they’re not… Comments 0 2026.09.02
Retiree using a remote control to choose a streaming service at home Cutting Cable & Streaming Costs for Retirees 2026: Full Guide (8 Money-Saving Tips) If you’re still paying for cable on top of three or four streaming subscriptions, you’re probably overspending by hundreds of dollars a year without really noticing it. The good news:… Comments 0 2026.09.01
Older couple completing a car purchase at a dealership AARP Auto Buying Program & TrueCar Savings 2026: Full Guide (7 Things to Know Before You Buy) If you’re 50 or older and dreading the back-and-forth haggling of buying your next car, there’s a free tool built right into your AARP membership that can take most of… Comments 0 2026.08.31
Senior patient discussing a personalized prevention plan with a doctor during a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Medicare Annual Wellness Visit 2026: Free Preventive Services & Money-Saving Checklist (8 Things to Know) If you’ve ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment with an unexpected bill after thinking your “free annual checkup” was covered, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common… Comments 0 2026.08.30
Senior man getting a haircut with a smile at a local barbershop Senior Discounts on Haircuts & Hair Salons 2026: Full List (6 Chains to Know) Getting a haircut shouldn’t cost more than it needs to — and if you’re 65 or older, there’s a good chance the salon down the street already has a senior… Comments 0 2026.08.29