Ann Dowd on 'The Handmaid's Tale' and Her Grownup Success

Theater, film, TV actress Ann Dowd, 63, has conquered them all. Dowd told AARP about her later-in-life success, her tales ofLaw & Orderand her summer travels. By the book.I readThe Handmaid’s Talein college and then again before the series. It stuck with me, and it scared me slightly. There was something about it you couldn’t dismiss as sci-fi, and that was alarming to me. As an actor, your job is to jump into the make-believe and make it real....

May 28, 2019 · 2 min · 303 words · Jeffrey Kim

Se busca compañero de vivienda que pueda levantar objetos pesados

El primer conflicto ocurrio el dia en que Deborah Knox se mudo. Tuvo que ver con una mesa de centro, o mas bien, con dos. Cansada de vivir sola en un apartamento en Tucson, Arizona, Knox quiso compartir una casa. Queria algun tipo de relacion; queria intimidad, dice Knox, de 74 anos. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. Tendria que mudarme a uncentro de vivienda asistidao encontrar a alguien que viviera conmigo....

May 28, 2019 · 1 min · 152 words · Megan Charles

Desiree Boltos Targeted Older Adults in Her Romance Scams

She was really kind of upset. “it’s possible for you to’t write me a check for $10,000?” And I said, “No, I can’t.” [00:00:16] Will Johnson: Welcome back to AARP - The Perfect Scam. Frank, thanks for being here again. [00:00:24] Frank Abagnale: Thank you, Will, thanks for having me. Somebody just doing it by themselves. [00:00:40] Frank Abagnale: Absolutely. [00:01:07] Frank Abagnale: Yes. [00:01:16] Frank Abagnale: It’s all to the same degree....

May 24, 2019 · 8 min · 1569 words · Dustin Lynch

Luis Miguel a punto de cumplir 50

Cinco decadas de Luis Miguel Dentro de unos meses, el Sol de Mexico cumplira 50 anos. Talento innato Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri nacio en Puerto Rico el 19 de abril de 1970. A los 18, Luis Miguel se separa profesionalmente de su padre, buscando la independencia creativa. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. Aparece como productor deAmarte es un placer, colaborando en la composicion con Armando Manzanero, entre otros....

May 24, 2019 · 1 min · 96 words · Daniel Mills

A Look at College Costs across Generations

College costs have risen dramatically over the past several decades across all types of institutions. These costs, coupled with stagnant incomes, have increasingly put higher education out of reach. As a result, students and families have increasingly turned to borrowing to pay for college. Outstanding student loan debt grew from $455 billion in 2004 to $1.5 trillion in 2018. Increased student debt levels may threaten retirement security for students and their parents alike....

May 21, 2019 · 1 min · 73 words · Annette King

How Investigators Convicted a Charity-Fraud Scammer

There’s still another 25% out there that I just don’t know. [00:00:26] Will Johnson: Welcome back to AARP - The Perfect Scam. I’m Will Johnson your host. I’m here with my co-host, AARP’s Fraud Watch connection Ambassador, Frank Abagnale. And we’re going to talk about Bobby Thompson again, Part 3 of this story. Uh, they knew I was doing all this. My fingerprints were left everywhere, but they didn’t know who I really was....

May 17, 2019 · 8 min · 1510 words · Lisa Thompson

Amusement Parks Add Attractions for Older Visitors

We’re not just throwing in rides that would appeal to one demographic. Ultimately, it’s not about the thrill experience, he says. It’s about making memories." Unlock Access to AARP Members Edition Already a Member?Login MORE FROM AARP What a Ride!

May 16, 2019 · 1 min · 40 words · Caroline Wood

Many Americans Still Vulnerable to Spoofing

Robocallsautodialed calls that play a recorded message when you answerhave legitimate uses. But as the technology has gotten cheaper and more sophisticated, scammers have noticed. According to theFederal Trade Commission, phone scams cost U.S. consumers $429 million last year alone. or Your credit card has been compromised! Sign up for biweekly Watchdog Alerts on the AARPFraud Watch web connection. AmeriSpeak is designed to be representative of the U.S. household population....

May 15, 2019 · 1 min · 128 words · Anthony Carter

The Student Loan Debt Threat: An Intergenerational Problem

This represents more than a five-fold increase. The overall increase reflects a sharp rise in both the number of families borrowing and the amounts they borrow. Over the past three decades, the cost of attending college has increased dramatically. Meanwhile, nationally, state and local funding per student for higher education decreased. The increased debt burden reaches beyond the young adult who takes out a student loan. This includes taking out loans directly or cosigning loans for students who cannot qualify on their own....

May 14, 2019 · 1 min · 102 words · Amy Love

Guía de los mejores destinos para los turistas con bajo presupuesto

Sus secretos para lograrlo sin sacrificarse? Solo un poquito de ingenio y buena planificacion. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica.

May 13, 2019 · 1 min · 29 words · Michelle Gardner

Mi comida casera para perros

Nuestros animales son parte de la familia y su bienestar nos preocupa. Cambie de marcas decomida para perros, pero casi ninguna le funcionaba. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. Cindy Langdon, en Miami, me recomendo que le preparara comida hecha en casa para ver como reaccionaba. Asi lo hice y Teddy mejoro. Al ver que todo marchaba bien, la Dra. Langdon me indico que lo alimentara con una combinacion de comida comprada y preparada en casa....

May 13, 2019 · 1 min · 173 words · Stephanie Green

Small Employers' Experiences With Family Caregiving

The majority of small business employers surveyed (83%) believe their workplace is supportive of family caregiving. Low or no cost solutions would also be well received. The survey was conducted between August 27 and September 17, 2018. It included 1,007 business owners and nonowner managers responsible for business operations, employees, and employee benefits. Businesses had no more than 99 employees who work 30 or more hours per week. For more information, like contact Laura Skufca atlskufca@aarp....

May 10, 2019 · 1 min · 87 words · John Thomas

Using Fake Identities, ‘Bobby Thompson’ Evaded Capture

Bobby Thompson, as he is known to Washingtons elite and powerful politicians, has disappeared. For years this group has fraudulently collected millions of dollars under the guise of supporting military veterans. Every time authorities close in on him, he proves to be one step ahead of them. Nearly two years go by, but law enforcement refuses to give up the chase. Its in this bar that U.S. marshals catch up with Bobby Thompson....

May 10, 2019 · 7 min · 1377 words · Robert Stevens