An AARP Take On Today

Part 1 of 2 of AARP's latest coronavirus tele-town hall Q&A, recorded March 19, 2020. Top experts discussed health concerns, caregiving and scams. Guests include Jay C. Butler, M.D., deputy director for infectious diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Daniel Kaufman, deputy director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission and; Lance Robertson, assistant secretary for aging, Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Special edition: Listen to a replay of AARP's Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Hall event held on Tuesday, March 10. At the live Q&A event health experts covered several topics including caregiving, travel, health safety tips, telehealth services, and more.

Featuring: Dr. Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; and Seema Verma, Administrator at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Money expert Suze Orman joins us today to talk about her new book and gives tough-love advice on making sure your retirement is happy, secure and steady.

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• Read Suze Orman's 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Retirement on AARP.org
• The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+: Winning Strategies to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime

On this week's episode, hear how state governments are taking action to lower prescription drug prices and the relief new laws could bring for people struggling to afford their life-saving medications.

Let's talk taxes. Tune in to this week's episode to learn all about the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program - and what it's like to be a volunteer tax preparer.

On this week's episode, we chat with entertainment writers Tim Appelo and Meg Grant about Hollywood's awards season, snubs and surprises at the Oscars, and how the film industry is changing.

Hear from AARP Foundation's Dara Smith about the lawsuit filed by former employees of a Catholic hospital who were denied their pensions despite years of service. Plus, listen to what the president had to say about prescription drug prices in the State of Union Address.

Most people don't read the fine print in contracts, but author Bob Sullivan is here to tell you why you should -- and why that might not be enough. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about the red flags and rip-offs hidden in most contracts. Plus, hear from football legend Joe Montana at the Consumer Electronics Show, where he moderated a technology pitch event sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs.

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Bob Sullivan

It Pays to Read the Fine Print in Contracts

Gotcha Capitalism: How Hidden Fees Rip You Off Every Day and What You Can Do About It

Stop Getting Ripped Off: Why Consumers Get Screwed, And How You Can Always Get A Fair Deal

Landing a new job is tough. This week, Kerry Hannon, author of "Great Jobs for Everyone 50+," shares advice that could help you land your next great job.

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Kerry Hannon

AARP Employer Pledge Program

AARP Info on Workplace Discrimination

AARP Resume Advisor