Where can I find information about money matters for the elderly?

Answer:

Managing your money is important as you get older. There are new financial management issues to consider with retirement and/or job changes. Income may decrease significantly upon retirement, causing a change in spending habits. Affording expenses such as health care may bring new challenges. Another significant challenge is being able to maintain a household through many years with a new financial outlook. We hope the general resource links and categories listed below are helpful to you as you sort out your money matters.

• My Money.gov - the Federal Government's Web site dedicated to helping Americans understand more about their money – how to save it, invest it, and manage it to meet your personal goals.
  
• Health Insurance - MEDLINEplus (NIH) – General overview, news, laws, and statistics
  
• Money and Work – AARP – Information on saving for retirement, employment options, consumer protection, and more.
  
• National Consumer Law Center – Consumer Information to protect your money from fraud and other scams.

Learn More from the Administration on Aging:

• Financial Assistance
• Financial Planning
• Health Insurance

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