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Jo Ann Jenkins

@JoAnn_Jenkins

CEO, @AARP. Maximizing the mission of AARP and helping people 50+ turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities. #DisruptAging

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As we live longer and healthier lives, today’s workers are redefining what work – and retirement – will look like in the years to come. This is an insightful piece from AARP board member Joe Coughlin, exploring key factors that must be addressed as we rethink retirement.

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To the men and women who served our country in Vietnam, thank you. To those who never received the homecoming you deserved, welcome home. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude for your service and sacrifice. We salute your legacy.

To the men and women who served our country in Vietnam, thank you. To those who never received the homecoming you deserved, welcome home. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude for your service and sacrifice. We salute your legacy. #AARPsalutesVets
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In 1969, Mike Lowry and John Lunsford fought alongside each other in the Vietnam War. Five decades later, the brothers-in-arms have reconnected, with help from @WishofaLifetime from AARP. On , I invite you to read their inspiring story. spr.ly/6017Zcncd

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I am honored to be named among this group of accomplished women leaders. Congratulations to all!

See the full list of at barrons.com/women-in-finan….

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The nearly 350,000 American women who served in WWII played a vital role in our country’s war effort and forged a path for those who would follow in their footsteps. Long unrecognized, their stories are now being told. spr.ly/6017kInhD

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Our nationwide voter engagement campaign gives those 50-plus the information they need about when, where and how to vote, as well as where the candidates stand on the issues that matter most to older Americans.

Read more from AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins: spr.ly/6018kWKXQ

Our nationwide voter engagement campaign gives those 50-plus the information they need about when, where and how to vote, as well as where the candidates stand on the issues that matter most to older Americans. Read more from AARP CEO @JoAnn_Jenkins: spr.ly/6018kWKXQ
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As people live and work longer, many Americans are redefining what retirement looks like. There are plenty of benefits for those who have an interest in staying in the workplace a little longer, but also some important issues you’ll need to navigate. spr.ly/6012kPAVi

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With tax season in full swing, here’s an important reminder: AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program offers free filing and tax support from trained and certified volunteers at over 3,500 sites across the country.

Need help? Find a location in your community. spr.ly/6018kPcBq

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Thank you to Secretary Marcia L. Fudge for your outstanding leadership in providing safe and affordable housing and strengthening the link between housing and services for older adults. It has been my pleasure to work with you in pursuit of our shared goal to create livable communities for all.

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AARP stands firm in our commitment to fight for the issues that matter most to older Americans.

Read our full statement on tonight's Address: spr.ly/6018XxEaQ

AARP stands firm in our commitment to fight for the issues that matter most to older Americans. Read our full statement on tonight's #StateOfTheUnion Address: spr.ly/6018XxEaQ #SOTU
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I am honored to have been named “Alabama Expat of the Year.” Congratulations to each of the finalists and winners at this year’s celebration!

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In a wide-ranging interview, Henry Louis Gates Jr spoke with AARP about his own life, recounting his path to becoming a revered Harvard professor, a best-selling writer and the founder and host of the hit PBS show 'Finding Your Roots.'

Read his story: spr.ly/6012XKlKQ

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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans lacks a retirement nest egg, and more than half worry about their financial security in retirement. This month, AARP wrote to federal lawmakers in support of two bills designed to help more Americans save for retirement at work. spr.ly/6013XK5Rf

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As record numbers of Americans prepare to turn 65 this year, many are likely to live well into their 80s, 90s or even beyond 100. And as lifespans increase, how – and when – we mark major milestones in our personal and professional lives is also changing. wsj.com/health/america…

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Both employers and consumers benefit from a workforce more diverse and inclusive in age, abilities, and identities. But to truly harness the power of the multigenerational workforce, we must create age-inclusive policies and stamp out ageist stereotypes. spr.ly/6015plEzV

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“I did not expect for the job search to take long, because I knew that I had a lot of skills to offer.”

Nearly half of all unemployed job seekers over the age of 50 say age discrimination has negatively impacted their job search.

That's precisely what happened to Dawn Parks.

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Many changes ushered in by the pandemic had a positive impact on the workforce, but one change is decidedly unwelcome: an uptick in age discrimination. As the number of older workers grows, we need to do everything we can to combat ageism in the workplace. spr.ly/6014p3bk2

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