Financial Freedom - News, Tips & Resources for Your Financial Health

Investing

An update of common principles for managing your fiscal life

Budgeting

Find out how smart you are when it comes to spending — and saving — money

Investing

Why a habit of frugality is far more powerful than a bigger income

Saving and Planning

Ways to save money for frugal living with great money saving tips from AARP experts

Ways to save money and budget smarter as a consumer. Make bargains and great deals into a game with a cash savings reward

Use our 401k calculator to find out how much you will contribute towards your retirement

Managing Debt and Credit

Does frugality have benefits when it comes to money management? See how the balance of earn and spend makes a financial difference

Use this calculator to see what it will take to pay off your credit card balance, and what you can change to meet your repayment goals. Credit cards, debt management and tools for your website!

How to pay off debt has become a smart money management tactic for those in retirement wanting to slash credit and cut expenses

Saving and Investing

New legislation on fiduciary duty helps protect retirement investments and savings for retirees down the road

Maximize retirement benefits with 401(k) savings tips to boost savings and finances

Create a financial planning calendar for the new year to make the best savings, investment and credit decisions

Consumer Protection

AARP's Fraud Watch Network gives tips to avoid scams and fraud, tips to avoid identity theft, and resources to consumers against potential cons

Tips on how to prevent identity theft and avoid easy access to your personal information will increase security may benefit you in the future

Protect your personal information to reduce credit card fraud and identity theft with these smart practices

Retirement Planning

Calculate how much retirement income you need from your savings, 401(k), pension, Social Security benefits and other investments to ensure your future financial security

Why pay later? Use the AARP Health Care Costs Calculator to estimate your future expenses for effective retirement planning

Savings and pensions are key components of a sound retirement plan. Use the Social Security calculator to estimate your pre-retirement earnings and at what age to you can collect benefits to comfortably maintain your pre-retirement standard of living

Smart Money Tools

Use this calculator to see just how much your budget reductions may contribute towards a retirement nest egg if you were to invest them

Can health affect your retirement? Use the AARP Health Care Costs Calculator to estimate what you may pay for healthcare coverage

Find out how much interest can you save by increasing your mortgage payment to help payoff your mortgage

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