Table of Contents | October 2008
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Editor's Letter
'Drake's Folly' Becomes Washington's Folly
"This country is going to be in an energy crunch for a number of years, and there's going to be pain felt," says Congressman John E. Peterson. His dismay reflects the failure of presidents and Congress for 28 years to seriously address energy issues.
In the News
When Creditors Seize Social Security Payments
Freezing and garnishing accounts that hold Social Security, SSI and veterans benefits is illegal in most instances, yet, according to a recent report, 20 financial institutions garnished thousands of accounts with federal benefits during a 12-month period.
The Poll: Energy Costs
Do you believe this country is facing an energy shortage?
Reminder: File for Your Stimulus Payment
The deadline is October 15!
A Superheroic Attempt to Reclaim Art
While imprisoned at the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II, Dina Gottliebova Babbitt was forced to paint portraits of other prisoners in exchange for her and her mother's lives. Now she wants those portraits back.
Giving Vets a Little R&R
Former Marines Peggy and Chris Carr have launched Vacations for Veterans, a nonprofit that pairs Purple Heart recipients with homeowners willing to donate a week at their vacation properties.
Want a Long Life? Personality Counts
Stay calm, busy and organized. If you do, you may live a few more years than your anxious, depressed and angry peers.
Outrage: Assisted Living Residents Get the Boot
Over the last three years Assisted Living Concepts has stopped accepting Medicaid—or announced its intention to stop—in the 20 states in which it does business.
Your Health
Million-Dollar Medicines
Specialty drugs are a lifeline for the chronically ill, but they can cost thousands of dollars a dose. Many patients go without.
Your World
Your Issues, Their Words: Barack Obama
In exclusive interviews, John McCain and Barack Obama face off on health care, Social Security, taxes and more. Obama discusses mandated health care coverage for children, a tax on income over $250,000 and initiatives to create 5 million "green" jobs.
Your Issues, Their Words: John McCain
In exclusive interviews, John McCain and Barack Obama face off on health care, Social Security, taxes and more. John McCain discusses individual health care tax credits, rejecting tax increases, and freezing federal spending.
Your Money
No Place to Call Home
Many homeless people have jobs. Some owned property. So why are they on the streets?
Save a Buck: Frugally Yours
Tips for prudent party-givers.
Save a Buck: Kids Eat Free
Taking your grandchildren out to eat is more of a treat when they can pig out for free.
Scam Alert: Chicken, Fish or Fraud?
The meals at "free lunch" seminars are often delicious. But the aftertaste can be unpleasant, usually fueled by scare tactics or high-pressure hype from so-called senior investment experts.
Ask Sid
What documents should I shred?
Your AARP
Tax-Aide Seeks Your Help
AARP Tax-Aide, the nation's largest free tax-return preparation program, needs volunteers.
Career Change Tool Kit
A new guide from AARP Books/Sterling can help workers age 50-plus navigate the career-change process.
Where We Stand: Voting for the Future
This election will set us on a path that will determine what kind of life our children and grandchildren will have. It's no exaggeration to say that older voters will lead the way.
Databank USA: Adult Day Care Costs
Average daily rate for adult day care in each state and D.C.
The Law: Improperly Administered Drugs
Can a patient use state law to collect damages from a manufacturer whose drug label had FDA approval?
Ask the Experts
Obtaining a missing parent's Social Security number.
In the Know
The Evolving American Dream
Much has been written about the broad economic and technological changes in our lives. but just how are we handling these changes?
What I Really Know About Telling Jokes: I'm a Standup Comic
Almost five years ago, at age 70, I became a standup comic. My best audience is not my peers, but younger people.
Letters to the Editor
Disappearing doctors; Medicare and ID theft.
Power of 50
50 Words That Kids Think You Don't Know
Brodown? Vlog? Mash Up? OMG, can't keep up with the kids' lingo these days? Read our sick guide to young-folk speak, and you'll be tight, totes obvi.
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