When a relative turns 100
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
You don’t often have a chance to wish a family member a happy 100th birthday. The occasion is cause for...
AARP Massachusetts continues to fight for you
Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts
AARP Massachusetts is constantly working to ensure your voice is heard in the halls of the Massachusetts State House....
Own real estate? Want to buy?
Need money? - Know your options!
By Alain Valles, MBA, MS
Real Estate is Good News
Why buy? It’s simple – you’ll have a better chance of...
Moving forward by looking back
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
The greatest hero is not he who subdues nations, but he who conquers himself.
~ John Jeffrey
It is a new year....
My new hat
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
Our letter carrier rang the doorbell. Would I sign for a package from Poland?
I didn’t know whether I would or...
Changing the narrative of victim blaming when it comes to fraud
BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS
Billions of dollars are scammed from unsuspecting consumers every year; the majority of victims are older Americans. The...
Everyday Heroes
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
As my...
Sensible or not, it’s tradition
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
Cultural traditions abound during the holidays. We honor those. But most families probably also have traditions of their own, which...
Heat Your Home for Less this Winter
BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts residents are seeing a significant increase in their utility bills this winter, with electricity prices up 64%...
From stress to joy – Reverse Mortgage success stories
By Alain Valles, MBA, MS
Yes – for many, reverse mortgages conjure up negative thoughts. But the reality is once one is educated about reverse...
