Social Security’s scheduled cost of living increase ‘won’t make a dent’ for some retirees
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sherri Myers, an 82-year-old resident of Pensacola City, Florida, says the Social Security cost-of-living increase she’ll receive in January “won’t make a dent” in helping her meet her day-to-day expenses. “Inflation has…
(Video Link) – Town Hall meeting with AARP and Governor Mark Gordon on property tax relief
In the 2003 Wyoming Legislative session the Lincoln and Teton delegation teamed up to pass a resolution addressing property taxes. Gov. Mark Gordon spoke about it recently in an open forum for AARP. You can listen at the link included…
Nominate Your Favorite Wyoming Veteran For Voyage of Valor To DC
CHEYENNE – AARP Wyoming is looking for nominations to send US Military Veterans aged 65 and over, living in Wyoming to Washington, DC to visit the nation’s capital, as well as see the monuments and memorials built in honor of…
Tax season scams target vulnerable, play on emotion
By Shelby Kruse The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Fraud and scams are exceptionally common and criminally underreported according to Tom Lacock, associate state director for communications and state advocacy at AARP. Scammers ramp up their efforts…
Money Milestones Webinar Focuses on Wills and Trusts
Free Webinar Series Helps Map Out Your Financial Future CHEYENNE – Over the next four months, AARP Wyoming will hold a series of financial events to highlight resources and tools to help you manage your finances, tackle your debt, plan…
Poll: Medicaid expansion popular
By Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —A new poll commissioned by four nonprofits shows significant support for Medicaid Expansion in Wyoming, a government health insurance assistance program for those who can’t afford insurance and aren’t offered…
Wyoming News Briefs: March 27, 2020
Governor signs daylight saving bill GILLETTE (WNE) — Wyoming is officially all-in on wanting to make daylight saving time permanent, but will it happen? Gov. Mark Gordon officially signed the bill on Monday. Similar measures failed in the Wyoming Legislature…