Dream Kitchen Renovation Ruined by a Scam

They love to cook and entertain, so they put their energy and money into renovating their dream kitchen. Construction starts and is going smoothly until the payment for cabinets is due. Suzi and Gary discover that they are the victims of a BEC (business email compromise) scam. (MUSIC SEGUE) [00:00:35] Bob: Welcome back to The Perfect Scam. I’m your host, Bob Sullivan. [00:01:41] Bob: That is a crazy coincidence. [00:01:42] Suzi Beerman: Wait, are you the guy that I saw in the hallway earlier?...

March 14, 2025 · 11 min · 2332 words · Emily Nguyen

Illinois Voters Overwhelmingly Support a State Income Tax Credit for Family Caregivers

In fact, current caregivers estimate they spend on average $300 a month caring for their loved ones. In fact, only 13 percent of voters agree that their state government is doing enough for family caregivers. The majority of voters, across political parties, also support such a tax credit. The main sample utilized an age-targeted landline and cell phone registered voter list obtained from Aristotle International. Respondents were selected at random from the main sample list to be dialed....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Michael Cox

Travel Light: How to Pack for a Warm-Weather Getaway

Packing for a warm-weather vacation is no longer about checked bags and multiple suitcases. Most women now want to travel lite with just a carry-on and a personal bag. How do I know? Im a beauty and style editor and a stylist/personal shopper for women over 50. So, heres the good news. Here are the tips that work: 1. Pick a color strategy and stick to it. Take a look in your closet....

March 14, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Ashley Gregory

AARP Weight Loss After 50 Challenge

Get Ready for a Healthier, Fitter You This Year! Learn how protein timing can stop age-related weight gain

March 13, 2025 · 1 min · 18 words · Joseph Proctor

Caregiver Guides to Manage a Loved One’s Condition

Specialized Care How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Breast Cancer Every journey is different but prepare for a marathon … not a sprint How to Be a Caregiver for Someone Having Knee Replacement Surgery What to do before and after a loved one has this common procedure How to Care for Someone in Need of an Organ Transplant How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Dementia How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Depression...

March 13, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Jonathan Adams

Office of Policy Development & Integration

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. How We Set Policy Learn how AARP develops its public policies through a consistent and ongoing process. Our Experts Learn about the experts that develop AARP’s public policies through a consistent and ongoing process. ![Article image](https://aarp.widen.net/content/sd5kwy7xni/jpeg/GettyImages-1308438709.jpg?crop=true&anchor=268,386&q=80&color=ffffffff&u=hg9ney&w=1601&h=920&credit=Getty Images) ![Policy Fundamentals](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/pri/departments/opdi/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_marquee_co/container_marquee_100/container/featuredlist_copy/tabItem/fundamentals2.coreimg.75.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/uxdia/en/pri/covers/Policy Fundamentals.jpg)

March 13, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Carol Mitchell

Advancing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Representation in Survey Research

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. This masks the diversity within the AANHPI population and leaves the unique needs of different groups unrecognized and unmet. Poor data representation of AANHPI communities perpetuates disparities, racial and ethnic stereotypes, and discrimination. It also obscures opportunities to design more inclusive services and deliver better consumer value....

March 12, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Amy Mullins

Do Older Gamers See Themselves on the Screen?

Todays gamers arent just kids, or 20-somethings holed up in a parents basement. When games do portray older characters, stereotypes are commonplace. That industry status quo both reinforces stereotypes and, given gamings strong cultural presence, represents a missed opportunity. Data was collected between December 9, 2024 and January 31, 2025. Instead, the analysis considered the physical features of playable characters as their base models. Finally, an analysis of nonplayable characters (NPCs) was not included in the study....

March 11, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Amanda Johnson

Policy Plus Action Newsletter

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. See Aging Issues in a New Light. Discover Policy Solutions for Action. hey smack the confirmation button for complete your subscription request. ![Article image](https://aarp.widen.net/content/sd5kwy7xni/jpeg/GettyImages-1308438709.jpg?crop=true&anchor=268,386&q=80&color=ffffffff&u=hg9ney&w=1601&h=920&credit=Getty Images)

March 11, 2025 · 1 min · 48 words · Evan Wood

Research Leadership Team

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. ![Article image](https://aarp.widen.net/content/sd5kwy7xni/jpeg/GettyImages-1308438709.jpg?crop=true&anchor=268,386&q=80&color=ffffffff&u=hg9ney&w=1601&h=920&credit=Getty Images) ![Laura Bruskin](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/pri/experts/research/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_marquee_co/container_marquee_100/container/container/container/featuredlist/tabItem/pri4.coreimg.75.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/uxdia/en/pri/pri-authors/LauraBruskin_headshot 2018 (002).jpg) ![Edward Evans](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/pri/experts/research/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_marquee_co/container_marquee_100/container/container/container/featuredlist_605966018/tabItem/pri1.coreimg.75.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/uxdia/en/pri/pri-authors/EdwardEvans 1140x655.jpg) ![John Fries](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/pri/experts/research/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_marquee_co/container_marquee_100/container/container/container/featuredlist_605966018/tabItem/pri2.coreimg.75.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/uxdia/en/pri/pri-authors/John Fries_1140x655.jpg) ![Angela Houghton](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/pri/experts/research/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_marquee_co/container_marquee_100/container/container/container/featuredlist_605966018/tabItem/pri5.coreimg.75.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/uxdia/en/pri/pri-authors/Angela Houghton_1140x655.jpg) ![Veralrose Hylton](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/pri/experts/research/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_marquee_co/container_marquee_100/container/container/container/featuredlist_605966018/tabItem/pri6.coreimg.75.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/uxdia/en/pri/pri-authors/VHylton resized 2.jpg) ![Colette Thayer](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/pri/experts/research/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_marquee_co/container_marquee_100/container/container/container/featuredlist_605966018/tabItem/pri11.coreimg.75.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/uxdia/en/pri/pri-authors/Colette Thayer_1140x655.jpg) ![DORA LEMUS TOBAR](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/pri/experts/research/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_marquee_co/container_marquee_100/container/container/container/featuredlist_605966018/tabItem/pri12.coreimg.75.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/uxdia/en/pri/pri-authors/DORA LEMUS TOBAR resized.jpg)

March 11, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Kathryn Perry

Smart Guide to Food Safety

Heres what food safety researchers recommend. WHERE TO START 1. Dont depend on hand sanitizers, she adds. Or use separate cutting boards. Avoid this danger zone by getting your groceries home in two hours or less. Toss foods that have stayed out in the danger zone longer. But recalls arent just for foodborne pathogens. Still, a recall can only protect you if you know about it. Get the facts about recent recalls atfoodsafety....

March 11, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Jonathan Berger

Trained Seal

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. 2025 AARP BankSafe Verified Organizations Showcase Your Commitment to Fighting Exploitation. Earn the BankSafe Trained Seal. AARP qualifies financial organizations for the BankSafe Trained Seal on an annual basis. The use of the BankSafe Trained Seal is good for one year. Sign Up for AARP BankSafe Learn more about how the training works and register your organization today....

March 11, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · William Larson

AARP Research Issues & Topics

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. Health & Health Care Medicare, Affordable Care Act, health insurance, healthy living and staying mentally sharp. Livable Communities Transportation, driver safety, housing, accessibility, and aging in place. Politics Voter opinion polls, AARP advocacy, utilities, federal regulations, and consumer affairs. Social Connections & Leisure Living your best life, including relationships, hobbies, entertainment and travel....

March 10, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · George Gregory