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Topeka Hearing for Westar Energy Rate Request
AARP Kansas is working to ensure that Kansas utility customers pay only what is fair and reasonable. Westar Energy has filed for yet another rate increase of $31.7 million with the Kansas Corporation...
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Losing the (Fraud) Lottery
By Jean C. Setzfand, vice president of the Financial Security team in the Education and Outreach group at AARP Joyce H., a 59-year-old unemployed woman raising four grandkids on her own, could barely...
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How to Make Sure Your Retirement Income Will Work For You
By Jean C. Setzfand, vice president of the financial security issues team in the Education and Outreach group at AARP If you saved, say, 10 percent of your salary for the rest of your working life, do...
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Kansas City Hosts You’ve Earned a Say Event with National AARP President
AARP President National AARP President Rob Romasco will be at the WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial in downtown Kansas City, MO on August 22, 2013 from 1-3 p.m. to hear from Kansas City residents about...
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AARP Tax-Aide Needs You!
AARP Kansas State Tax-aide Coordinator AARP Tax-Aide is looking for new volunteers to help with electronic income tax preparation at more than 75 sites across the State of Kansas. Each year from...
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Law Aimed at Bogus Roofers
©Istockphoto/BanksPhotos A state law that went into effect July 1 could keep con artists who prey on Kansas homeowners at bay by requiring roofers to register with the state attorney general’s office....
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Social Security’s Impact on Kansas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new study from the AARP Public Policy Institute calculates that each dollar paid to Social Security beneficiaries in Kansas generates nearly two dollars in spending by individuals...
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You’re Invited to a “You’ve Earned a Say” Community Conversation You’ve Earned a Say in the future of Social Security and we want to hear from you! AARP is taking the debate about the future of Social...
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AARP Urges Conference Committee to Reject Cuts to Social Security and Medicare
AARP Urges Budget Conference to Reject Harmful Cuts to Social Security and Medicare WASHINGTON, D.C. – AARP sent the following letter to Chairman Patty Murray and Chairman Paul Ryan urging the...
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Westar Rate Increase Granted; AARP Responds
AARP Kansas Director Maren Turner responded to an order released today by the Kansas Corporation Commission granting Westar Energy, Inc. a $30.7 million rate increase. Westar had sought a...
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Plan Now – or Pay Later – for Your Health Costs in Retirement
By Jean C. Setzfand, Vice President of the Financial Security team in the Education and Outreach group at AARP I don’t know about you, but I plan to live a very long (and hopefully healthy) life. My...
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Have You Added Health Care Costs to Your Retirement Calculations?
AARP Introduces Free Health Care Costs Calculator for Retirement Planning Only One Third of Americans Close to Retirement Age Have Taken Steps to Save for Major Expense AARP has launched a free online...
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AARP and SBA Team Up for Encore Entrepreneur Event in Overland Park
AARP Kansas, teaming up with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will host an “encore entrepreneur” event in Overland Park on December 13, 2013. The event will be held at Johnson County...
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SBA/AARP to host events in Wichita and Manhattan
Business Owners Share Lessons Learned During Encore Entrepreneur Workshops The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP are teaming up to host Encore Entrepreneur Workshops targeted at...
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What’s Up for 2014 at AARP Kansas
By Maren Turner, Director, AARP Kansas Last year was a productive year for AARP Kansas —we worked with partners to establish the only Grandparents Park in the state, successfully lobbied against...
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Changes in Kansas Tax Laws
Submitted by Steve Robbins, AARP Kansas State Tax-Aide Coordinator Significant Changes to Kansas Tax Law Starting for tax year 2013 there are two significant changes to tax law that may impact many...
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AARP Tax-Aide Sites Open for Business
Bill Peterson and Steve Robbins This year, AARP Foundation is again providing free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low to moderate income through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program....
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AARP Pleased Chained CPI Not in Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 20, 2014 CONTACT: AARP Media Relations, 202-434-2560 media@aarp.org, @AARPMedia Social Security Benefit Cut Would Have Impacted Millions WASHINGTON, DC—AARP...
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AARP on White House Budget Proposal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 4, 2014 CONTACT: AARP Media Relations, 202-434-2560, media@aarp.org, @AARPMedia AARP on White House Budget Proposal Urges Responsible Health Savings, Pleased...
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AARP Report Profiles Most Likely Victims of Online Fraud
34 Million May Be at Higher Risk Based on Behavior and Life Experience Washington, DC – A major national AARP study identifies an online victim profile based on 15 key behaviors and life experiences...
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