Retirement

AARP 
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization of persons 50 and older dedicated to addressing their needs and interests. This site offers a wealth of information on all aspects of retirement.

ASEC – Savings Resources 
The American Savings Education Council’s mission is to “to make saving and retirement planning a priority for all Americans.”

BenefitsCheckUp 
“Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA), BenefitsCheckUp is the nation’s most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources. BenefitsCheckUp includes more than 1,550 public and private benefits programs from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.”

Reverse Mortgages: Get the Facts Before Cashing in on Your Home’s Equity. 
The Federal Trade Commission has information on reverse mortgages that will help seniors to understand how reverse mortgages work, the types of reverse mortgages available, and how to get the best deal.

Social Security Retirement Benefits 
The Social Security Administration webpage offers information to help you understand your retirement benefits. Helpful links allow you to calculate benefits and to apply for retirement online.

Last update 3/9/2022