An AARP Take On Today

Americans age 50 and over are shattering stereotypes: they have higher rates of entrepreneurship, support over 61 percent of all U.S. jobs and are a significant influence on technology and innovation. Their combined economic activity rivals the world's wealthiest nations. Joe Coughlin discusses this economic powerhouse, collectively known as the Longevity Economy. Coughlin serves as the director of MIT's AgeLab, an AARP board member and author of "The Longevity Economy: Unlocking the World's Fastest-Growing, Most Misunderstood Market."

• AARP: The Longevity Economy
• aarpinnovationlabs.org

This episode was originally published on September 6, 2018. Tommy John explains how his namesake surgery is now common practice among youth athletes. And he's not a fan. Baseball legend Tommy John and his son, Dr. Tommy John, call attention to how the youth sports industry is affecting our kids' and grandkids' future.

There are just ten days left to submit nominations for the 2019 AARP Purpose Prize Award, which awards five 50-plus winners $60,000 who use their life experience to give back, solve problems or change lives. This week, AARP's Kate Schineller joins us to discuss the work it honors.

Getting ready to retire? Social Security, savings, investments, income and expenses – it's a lot to consider, but it's all very manageable. Jane Bryant Quinn, author of How to Make Your Money Last, shares with us how to prepare for retirement.

At a hearing this week, Senators from both parties grilled executives from major pharmaceutical companies about skyrocketing drug prices. AARP's Leigh Purvis shares how this impacts us all and why Congress needs to act now.

Jesus Trejo is a hardworking comedian on the cusp of stardom. He's also a hardworking caregiver for both his parents. Jesus' dedication to his parents and craft is what inspired AARP Studios to capture his story in a new documentary, Care to Laugh.

Millions of Americans see online dating as a chance to find love or companionship, while scammers see an opportunity to make a profit. Tune in to learn how to protect your money and your heart.

Who doesn't love packing their bags and hitting the road? But the reality is it can be hard on your wallet. Bob Edwards chats with AARP's Maria Gillen about ways to save on travel and how to get the biggest bang for your travel bucks.

On Friday, February 15, tune in to PBS to watch AARP The Magazine's start-studded Annual Movies For Grownups Awards that celebrate 2018's standout films with unique appeal to movie lovers with a grownup state of mind.

AARP's Jean Accius talks about how planning for long-term care is one of the smartest decisions you can make for yourself and your family.