AARP

A new national survey says one in five Americans 50 and older has nothing in savings for retirement.Wisconsin workers young and old are being urged to take action now, to avoid added financial stress in their later years.

A majority of U.S. voters say it is important for Congress to expand services to enable seniors to live independently at home.

In her fifth State of the State address last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer emphasized policies designed to put more money in Michiganders' pockets.

A new election poll from AARP found Republican candidates for major Wisconsin midterm races have narrow leads over their Democratic rivals. The lead is stronger among voters 50-plus.

Congress has advanced the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Supporters of the bill say it covers a lot of ground, including provisions designed to make prescription drugs more affordable for older Americans. A Wisconsin nonprofit says the changes are long overdue.

More than 126,000 Wisconsinites signed a petition to urge Congress to act now and pass legislation to lower prescription drugs costs.

AARP wants caregivers to be a focus when it comes to surplus spending.

As Wisconsin pushes through the Omicron surge, AARP is urging people to ensure their loved ones in assisted living facilities are protected.

The death rate from the virus rose from 0.05 percent of Wisconsin nursing home residents in mid-August to 0.11 percent in mid-September.

Prescription drug costs are climbing faster than wages for the average Wisconsin resident. That's according to a new analysis, which is tied to pressure for congressional action.