The Effect of a Universal Automatic IRA With Emergency Savings on Household Wealth

The ability to use payroll deduction to save for the future, and to use some of those reserves to meet inevitable financial emergencies, is key to increasing household wealth.

Job Loss, Health Problems Worsen Debt Among Adults 50+

A new AARP survey on debt among adults 50+ reveals that crises such as job loss, health problems, and the high cost of living can worsen debt problems.

Saving for Retirement Is a Struggle for Older Chicagoans

Three quarters of metro Chicago residents ages 45 and older are anxious they arent saving enough to live comfortably in retirement, AARP found.

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AARP & the US Chamber of Commerce Present: Emergency Savings: Where We Are and the Way Forward

AARP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are excited to present a one-day, in-person conference titled Emergency Savings: Where We Are and the Way Forward.

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A senior African-American couple meeting with a consultant. They are sitting in the living room signing paperwork.

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Older couple paying bills

A man and a woman chatting in a conference room filled with attendees.