Financial Security Resources
- Resource:
- SecondAct
- Notes:
- An online destination tailored to the needs and interests of readers over age 40. Provides inspiration, information and hands-on know-how for getting the most out of the second half of life with a wealth of news, features and profiles of successful "second-acters" in four key areas: Managing money and investing for financial independence; Finding an encore career or opportunities for making a difference in the world; Exploring healthy lifestyles and fitness options; and Enjoying the good life, including food, travel, tech, the arts, and simple living.
- Resource:
- National Council on Aging
- Notes:
- Brings together nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults from finding jobs and benefits, to improving their health, and remaining active in their communities.
- Resource:
- Next Avenue
- Notes:
- This PBS website is aimed at the 50-plus set and focuses on topics people may experience differently in this stage of life, including health, finances, work, leisure and caregiving.
- Resource:
- AARP Reverse Mortgage Information
- Notes:
- Provides information and risk assessment for managing debt through reverse mortgages.
- Resource:
- National Aging in Place Council
- Notes:
- This senior support network assists Americans who want to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Provides information about home and community-based services that make independent living possible. Members of the network include experts in healthcare, financial services, elder law, design and home remodeling.
- Resource:
- American Society on Aging
- Notes:
- Develops leadership, knowledge and skills to address the challenges and opportunities of a diverse aging society. Membership is multidisciplinary and inclusive of professionals who are concerned with the physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual aspects of aging.
- Resource:
- MyMoney.gov
- Notes:
- This U.S. government website is dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. The resources can help to maximize financial decisions by connecting users to important information from 20 Federal agencies and Bureaus designed to help make smart financial choices.
- Resource:
- AARP Money and Retirement Tools
- Notes:
- Provides money management tools and calculators related to saving, retiring, donating, and more.
- Resource:
- Retirement Policy
- Notes:
- A project of the Urban Institute that uses research results and analytical powers to design creative but practical policy options and assess emerging ideas across the political spectrum about how retirement issues intersect with employment, income, savings, health, family welfare, housing, philanthropy, government budgets, and other issues. Current focus is Social Security reform, older workers, future medical and long-term care expenses, and the changing pension landscape.
- Resource:
- Benefits CheckUp
- Notes:
- This National Council on Aging resource helps to identify benefits that can save adults money and cover the costs of everyday expenses. Includes savings information about medications, housing, transportation, health care, utilities, and more.
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