Identity thieves are constantly scheming ways to steal personal and financial information from unsuspecting consumers. AARP-Indiana Community Outreach Director Mandla Moyo says someone is a victim of identity theft every two to three seconds. He urges people to protect not only their Social Security numbers but also their date of birth and address. Continue reading
Beware of Income Tax Scams
Tax refund fraud is predicted to soar again this year. The Internal Revenue Service expects it to reach $21 billion. Now that tax filing season is here, Hoosiers and taxpayers across the country are getting calls from scammers claiming to be with the IRS. Mandla Moyo with AARP Indiana says such scammers prey on people’s fears and count on the fact they will take an official-sounding telephone call seriously. Continue reading
AARP Names Charbonneau Capitol Caregiver
A local lawmaker is among a group of elected officials from 25 states recently honored by AARP. The organization named Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, a Capitol Caregiver for the second consecutive year. Continue reading
State Lawmakers to Reintroduce HERO Bill
Saving up for retirement could become a little easier for Hoosiers. State lawmakers plan to reintroduce the Hoosier Employee Retirement Option (HERO) bill when the legislative session starts January 5. Continue reading
Indiana AARP Hoping to Influence Retirement Savings, Caregivers
Two bills are being pushed by the AARP in Indiana during this session of the General Assembly and they look to help two different issues.
About half of Americans aged 50-years and older have less than 25-thousand dollars in retirement savings. To help solve this problem, the AARP is proposing the Hoosier Employee Retirement Option, otherwise known as the “HERO Plan.”
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AARP Driver Safety Program to be Held in May
This is a new and improved course for those over the age of 60. AARP volunteer, David Daley, will conduct the training sessions which have proven effective at reducing driving errors.
Report Shows Almost 1 Million Hoosiers at Risk for Online Fraud
It’s a situation Melvin Armstrong of Carmel knows all too well. He says he did what he thought was the safe thing and used a credit card with a low limit to purchase a gift online.
AARP Outlines Legislative Priorities
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Underway
With yearly open enrollment now underway, Hoosiers with Medicare Part D or an Advantage Plan are being urged to take a fresh look at their coverage. According to AARP spokesman Seth Boffeli, during the enrollment period, it’s important that all beneficiaries review their plans.
“Just take a look at what their coverage is, think about if it’s meeting their needs. See if there might be something that might cost a little less but cover just as much – and make those decisions. So, it’s an important time for seniors,” Boffeli said.
Surveyed Older Hoosiers Say Social Security Does Not Belong in Debt Talks
“And that held true across party lines,” Martin-Firvida explained. “We saw 85 percent of Republicans agree that Social Security should not be affected for deficit reduction.”
AARP Driver Safety Program Offered in Marshall County
Jackie Wright, the director of the Council on Aging, believes this is an important course for older drivers.
