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Don't Forget Old Savings Bonds

You wouldn’t stash a pile of cash under your mattress, right? But many people are essentially doing just that by not cashing in matured U.S. savings bonds. More>>

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Bailout Money Goes to Main Street

TARP to fund more loans, lower rates for small businesses facing a credit crunch. More>>

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Lawsuit Seeks to Unlink Social Security, Medicare

Plaintiffs say choosing private health insurance shouldn’t cost them retirement benefits. More>>

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Helpful Hackers

They claim to be Internet security watchdogs offering help with a computer virus you mistakenly downloaded. Their real intention: to get remote access to your files. More>>

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Poll: Economy Won't Affect Holiday Spending

Shoppers plan to dish out same amount as last year, with boomers leading the charge to malls. More>>

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AARP MEMBER DISCOUNTS

Get discounts at Reebok or Rockport Outlet stores; save when shopping online. More>>

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No matter what you’re good at, the AARP Tax-Aide program probably has a volunteer opportunity just right for you. More>>