Social Security Phone Appointments; Scenic Road Trips

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In “5 Things to Know This Week,” changes coming to Social Security, plus beautiful drives for spring and other stories from the week.

Volunteer Tax Preparer Helps Woman Recover Thousands from IRS

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Elizabeth Seaver paid $10,000 that she didn’t have to because of a mistake by the IRS. Here’s how AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer Harv Grassian helped her get it back.

The AARP Minute (March 20, 2025): Social Security Changes; Retirement Expenses to Drop

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In today’s “AARP Minute,” Social Security to end applying for benefits by phone, plus things retirees should stop spending on now.

Major Social Security Customer Service Change

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Nancy LeaMond, chief advocacy and engagement officer, responds to a Social Security customer service change—requiring people to visit offices in-person for services they previously accessed by phone.

The AARP Minute (March 19, 2025): Renewing License For Older Adults; Military Scam Losses

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In today’s “AARP Minute,” how renewing a driver’s license is different for older adults, plus how much the military community lost to scams in 2024.

Weird Tax Breaks That Scored Deductions

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Ransoms and swimming pools? AARP Money Editor Daniel Bortz shares four unusual tax write-offs you won’t believe the IRS allowed.

Ca$h Hacks Challenge: Energize Your Savings

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Ca$h Hacks Challenge: Buy Smart, Sell Smart

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AARP Ca$h Hacks Challenge

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Welcome to the challenge

Ca$h Hacks Challenge: Cook Up Savings

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Learn how to cook up savings

Ca$h Hacks Challenge: Save Smart at the Library

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