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11 AARP 2012 YEAR IN REVIEW
of a wide range of AARP-member
benefits to save money on everyday
items—including groceries,
dining out, health care, travel and
technology. Separately, everyone
who joined or renewed during
the Veterans Day Membership
Campaign received a 30 percent
membership offer—10 percent of
which benefited the USO Warrior
and Family Care Project. It’s another
way AARP helped members and
their families save real money and
get more out of life.
MONEY MANAGEMENT TIPS
Middle-income Americans over age
50 who carry credit card balances
are burdened by higher levels of
debt than younger cardholders,
according to AARP research. One-
third of 50+ card users rely on credit
to pay basic living expenses such
as rent, home mortgages, groceries
and utilities.
People seeking to manage their
money more wisely turned to AARP
for tips.
In a video series for AARP, “The
Money Coach®” Lynnette Khalfani-
Cox shared ideas for paying off debt
and building back financial security.
Lynnette spoke from experience:
She paid off $100,000 in credit card
debt in just three years.
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, “The Money Coach,”
helps people manage their money wisely.
Watch the video here:
Length: 2:30 minutes