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Older Workers–A New Look
By Mark Estess, State Director – AARP Idaho The American population is getting older—and Idaho is a compelling example. In 2000, there were about 330,000 people in our state who were age 50 and over....
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What Does the Fiscal Cliff Debate Mean for Idahoan’s Retirement Security?
With the December 31st deadline to address expiring tax and spending cuts looming, many people across the nation and here in Idaho are left wondering what Washington’s budget debate means for them....
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4 Surprising Ways to Save Money on Gas
By Julie E. Lee, Vice President & National Director, AARP Driver Safety, Education and Outreach There’s no getting around the price of getting around. According to CNNMoney, the average American...
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Raising Awareness: Idaho Property Tax Reduction Program
Boise, Idaho - According to research done by AARP Idaho, just under half of those eligible for property tax reduction in Idaho actually apply for this discount. Therefore, the Idaho State Tax...
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Fraud-Protection Tips, Free Document Shredding April 25
AARP is working with the Idaho Commission on Aging and other agencies to host a Scam Jam from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on April 25 at the Nampa Civic Center. The free event aims to help consumers guard...
View ArticleAARP Idaho and SBA Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month
(Boise, ID) – AARP Idaho, teaming up with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will host an “encore entrepreneur” event in Boise on April 25, 2013. The event will be held at SBA Boise...
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AARP Idaho hosts Sen. Crapo for Telephone Town Hall
AARP Idaho is pleased to host a telephone town hall with U.S. Senator Mike Crapo on Tuesday, October 29th from 11:00am to 11:55am (Mountain Time). If you have questions for the Senator or would just...
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Protect Yourself From Fraud
© Istockphoto/RapidEye AARP Idaho will host a telephone town hall to help consumers protect themselves against fraud. State Attorney General Lawrence Wasden (R) will join Mark Estess, AARP state...
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AARP Fights ID Theft and Fraud in Idaho
AARP is mounting a local campaign to fight identity theft and fraud through its Fraud Watch Network. Identity theft and other forms of fraud pose a serious threat in Idaho. Frauds and scams cause...
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Protecting Yourself from Scams
AARP Live Returns January 23rd With Advice on Protecting Yourself from Scams Ever been the victim of a fraud or scam? AARP Live returns January 23rd with a program that will help you learn how to spot...
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The Most Likely Victims of Online Fraud
A new AARP study identifies an online victim profile based on 15 key behaviors and life experiences that increase a person’s vulnerability to online fraud. The report, “Caught in the Scammer’s Net,”...
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Affordable Care Act Saves Idahoans Money
Idaho Residents Saved $35.1 million on Prescription Drugs in 2013 Under the Affordable Care Act The numbers are in, and they are impressive – Idaho residents on Medicare saved $35.1 million on their...
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Sign Up for Watchdog Alerts to Guard Against Scams
©Istockphoto.com/Carlos_bcn In a recent AARP survey, 92 percent of Idaho adults said they are concerned about providing personal information over the Internet. Even so, of those who have a Facebook...
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Help Idahoans Who Need it the Most
This year, AARP Foundation is again providing free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in its 46th year, is the nation’s...
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Are you making good decisions with your money?
Free, fun and family focused–all ages are welcome! As part of the nationwide Smart Investing @ Your Library program, AARP Idaho is working with the Idaho Commission for Libraries to offer free...
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Join the Conversation with the Lieutenant Governor
©Istockphoto/Yuri AARP Idaho invites members to chat with Lt. Gov. Brad Little (R) during a tele-town hall on Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to noon. Mark Estess, AARP state director, will host the event, giving...
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Tax Scams Right Around the Corner
Tax season will be soon upon us, and scammers posing as Internal Revenue Service officials continue to call, saying you owe taxes and better pay up. They threaten to arrest or deport people, revoke a...
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Tax-aide provides free tax assistance and preparation starting February 1st 2015
AARP Foundation is again providing free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers across Idaho through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in its 48th year, is the...
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Idaho ranks 43 in identity theft complaints – Protect yourself
To coincide with Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, the AARP Fraud Watch Network launches an education effort to help people protect themselves from tax scams, releasing a new video (see below), a tip...
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Be Aware of Tax Identity Theft
Every two seconds, someone’s identity is stolen. And with tax season upon us, con artists are stealing Social Security numbers to file for fraudulent tax refunds. It’s a big problem. To date, the IRS...
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