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Law Makes More Vermonters and Veterans are Exempt from Social Security Taxes

Law Makes More Vermonters and Veterans are Exempt from Social Security Taxes

More Vermonters will be exempt from paying state taxes on their Social Security benefits, thanks to new legislation signed by Gov. Phil Scott. The law, backed by AARP Vermont, will raise…

How to Choose a Medicare Advantage Plan

How to Choose a Medicare Advantage Plan

Medicare Advantage plans have become very popular among retirees over the past 15 years, as nearly half of all new Medicare enrollees are signing up for Advantage plans, which accounts for…

Specialized Moving Services That Help Seniors Downsize and Relocate

Specialized Moving Services That Help Seniors Downsize and Relocate

The process of downsizing and moving to a new home is a big job for anyone, but it can be especially overwhelming for older Americans who are moving from a long-time…

AARP Vermont Awards Grants to Five Organizations

AARP Vermont Awards Grants to Five Organizations

AARP Vermont has announced that five organizations around the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants totaling more than $54,000. The grants are part of the largest group of grantees to date with…

Age Well Announces Newest Board Member Dan McLean

Age Well Announces Newest Board Member Dan McLean

Age Well, the leading experts and advocates on aging in Northwestern Vermont, has added Dan McLean to their Board of Directors. A resident of Westford, VT, Dan is manager of Outsourced…