Financial information for seniors.

AARP
Formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, AARP is a nonprofit membership organization. Their purpose is to address the needs and interests of people 50 and older. Check out their money guide here.

Because We Care: A Guide for People Who Care
An excellent resource for the new caregiver, this online guide from the Administration on Aging is a good introduction to housing options, obtaining and paying for long-term care, hiring a home care employee, and improving the quality of life for those you care for.

BenefitsCheckUp.org
From low-cost drug programs to paying utility bills, this free service from the National Council on Aging lists more than 1,000 federal and state assistance programs for older adults.

Better Business Bureau
The mission of the BBB is to promote and foster the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence.

Calculations
Let your computer do the work to help you do the calculations for retirement or any other financial project.

Consumer Reports
Going shopping? Get good value with information from Consumer Reports.

Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association
Thinking about estate planning? Start with this source of legal information that you can trust.

Federal Consumer Information Center
The FCIC works with dozens of Federal agencies to get their message and valuable consumer information to you.

Financial Engines
Set up your own free, personal financial forecast!

FirstGov for Seniors
The Social Security Administration's comprehensive page. It covers services offered by federal and state agencies in the areas of consumer protection, health, tax assistance, and more. Take a look at their Travel & Leisure and Education, Jobs & Volunteerism sections.

Internal Revenue Service
Read the Digital Daily and get information about your tax dollars.

Medicaid
Medicaid is health insurance that helps many people who can't afford medical care pay for some or all of their medical bills. A state administered program, each state sets its own guidelines regarding eligibility and services. See if you're eligible.

Medicare
The official U.S. Government site for Medicare information.

Motley Fools
Following the market? Whether you are a new or a seasoned investor, visit this website for daily advice and updates.

National Association of Retired Federal Employees
NARFE is dedicated to protecting the economic security and well-being of federal employees on the job and in retirement. They are committed to securing the future that federal employees have worked to achieve for themselves and their families.

NeedyMeds.com
Listed here are the pharmaceutical companies that offer patient assistance programs for those unable to buy necessary medicines.

Nursing Home Overview
The purpose of this site is to provide information relating to Medicaid and Medicare certified nursing homes throughout the United States. It includes information on payment and patient rights, and a nursing home checklist which will help you evaluate the nursing homes that you visit. This is especially helpful for families who are in the process of choosing a nursing home for a relative.

Offices for the Aging
These state and local agencies offer much information on medical insurance and managed care, as well as programs such as Medicare, Medigap, EPIC, HEAP, SSI, and food stamp assistance. Let them answer your questions and help you to get consistent, quality health care without the worry.

Pension Search Directory
The Pension Search Directory matches people with missing pensions.

Social Securtity On-Line
Look up information on applying for benefits, request a Personal Earnings and Benefit statement, or keep up with the latest news about the future of Social Security. Site includes indepth information on SSI, Medicare, and Medicaid.

UnitedSeniorsHealth.Org
In addition to quality consumer publications on managed care, financial planning, home care, long-term care insurance, Medicare and Medigap plans, this council offers a quarterly newsletter and a Health Insurance Counseling Program.