We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground. Next deadline: September 27, 2025.
AARP wants Wisconsinites to be aware of the possible dangers of using cryptocurrency kiosks that are popping up all over the state, and will host two free Scam Jams in Madison and Green Bay this fall to raise awareness of this and other attempts to scam folks out of their hard-earned cash.
AARP WI is fighting to lower prescription drug costs, support family caregivers, and make it easier for workers to save for retirement. Get involved now!
Recent guidance from Wisconsin's Department of Financial Institutions on the state’s new money transmission law tightens oversight of Bitcoin teller machines, also known as BTMs, cryptocurrency ATMs or virtual currency kiosks. Operators of BTMs must limit transactions to $2,000 per day per user, among other requirements.
There is no denying the importance of social connections for an individual’s physical and mental health. We also know that social isolation can increase during our winter months. Our La Crosse AARP volunteers wish to make gathering easier by hosting the first What’s Brewin’ Wednesday on February 12th from 4-6 pm at Pearl Street Brewery.
A well-designed, livable community promotes health, sustain growth, and make for happier, healthier residents of every age, in all life stages. AARP Wisconsin is working to raise awareness in the greater Milwaukee area about the need for age-friendly, livable communities.
The Credit for Caring bill, supported by AARP, would create a $500 tax credit to help cover certain costs family caregivers incur while assisting loved ones.
One of the clearest pathways to increased financial security in retirement is to participate in an employer-sponsored program. Americans are 15 times more likely to save for retirement when they can do so at work, and 20 times more likely to save if their workplace option is automatic. However, over 928,000 Wisconsin private-sector workers between the ages of 18 and 64 do not have access to a retirement savings program at work.
Seventy-seven percent of Wisconsin small business owners are supportive of a retirement savings program that would help employees save for retirement at their jobs, according to a new poll released by AARP today. Nearly half of small business owners expressed concern about their employees having enough money saved for retirement.
China Lights has been extended! On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, we will be hosting another “AARP Night” at the China Lights show for our members. We’re excited to work with Boerner Botanical Gardens again to bring our members this special evening.