General Retirement Resources
AARP is the website for people over 50, whether retired or not. From health and travel to taxes and finances to computers and technology, there are topics for everyone at AARP.
Administration on Community Living (ACL)
Promotes the well-being of older individuals by providing services and programs designed to help them live independently in their homes and communities.
Health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health.
Rate comparisons for credit cards, mortgages, money markets, as well as advice on personal finance topics like auto loans, frugality, how to complain.
Tools to compare financial products and cost of living.
Articles and information related to financial planning for retirement. From Money Magazine and CNN.
From AARP. Enter information about your income, pension, social security and savings to determine whether you are saving enough for retirement.
Retirement Living Information Center
Features an array of resource materials, including reports on great places to retire, tax information on each state, monthly reports on new retirement communities, an online newsletter, books and online publications, a guide to state aging agencies, access to information about special assistive products and services, and links to online stores
A four-part tutorial offered by Investopedia that breaks down the process needed to plan, implement, and execute a successful retirement.
Article from Consumer Affairs that answers questions about planning for retirement, savings versus investments, catching up if you didn't put enough away at a younger age, and more.
Local Resources
Maynard Council on Aging & Senior Center
Information on a variety of services for seniors, including informational programs, wellness classes, day trips, and the COA Van. Phone: 978-897-1009
Maynard Senior Services Directory
From the Maynard Council on Aging, a compilation of local resources for a variety of senior topics such as adult day care and assisted living facilities, food assistance programs, legal services, food and fuel assistance, & more.
Provide free information & referral for care management, caregiver support and respite, home care, personal care, grocery shopping, laundry, adult day care, medical transportation, bill paying assistance, health benefits counseling, elder protective services, nursing home assessments, legal services, Meals on Wheels, and senior dining.
Get your taxes prepared for free at the Maynard Public Library. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation & assistance program.
Job & Volunteer Resources
This Boston-based organization provides job-search assistance, education, and training geared to individuals 45 and older.
Connects retired or retiring workers with employers and with nonprofit volunteer opportunities.
Database for employers looking for senior workers.
Assisted Living
Assisted Living Resources—MA Office of Elder Affairs
Provides a consumers’ guide to assisted living, updated residence list, & ombudsman program to provide advocacy, information & complaint resolution to consumers.
A public service connecting you to services for older adults and their families.
Map-based senior and assisted living search engine.
FCA addresses the needs of family & friends providing long-term care at home. FCA provides information, advice, and facts on caregiving.
Senior Advisor- Assisted Living Reviews
Ratings and reviews from residents’ and families’ first-hand experience at local assisted living facilities.
At some point in our lives, about 60 percent of us will need assistance with things like getting dressed, driving to appointments, or making meals. Many people are not sure what is covered by insurance, and people are often misinformed about what is covered by Medicare. Long-Term Care.gov can help people learn how to plan.
Benefits
Information about Medicare &related programs, provides a tool for locating and comparing Medicare & Medicaid certified nursing homes.
Fill out a questionnaire about your financial situation to find out what benefit programs you may be eligible for and how to apply for them.
Maintained by the Medicare Rights Center, this site provides an excellent overview of Medicare Basics and is easy to use and navigate.
Allows users to create an online account with the Social Security Administration; apply for Medicare, retirement or disability benefits; predict retirement benefits; get a 1099/1042 tax form; request a replacement Medicare card; appeal a decision regarding your benefits; or apply for extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs.
Social Security Benefit Planner
Benefit calculators, eligibility issues, and retirement options from the Social Security Administration. Download an online retirement planning CD directly from the site.
What You Should Know About Your Retirement Plan
From the Dept. of Labor, this site tells you how to find out everything you need to know about your pension plan, including what documents you can get and from whom. Also includes information on vesting and how services years can be counted. Printer friendly version available.
Life-Long Learning Resources
As the leader of the lifelong learning movement, not-for-profit Road Scholar is the world’s largest and most innovative creator of experiential learning opportunities.
UMass Lowell Learning in Retirement Association
Provides at a modest cost, college-level learning experiences for all its members, regardless of previous educational background.
Senior & Retirement Magazines
Note: Magazines can be checked out for 2 weeks with the exception of the most recently received issue.
AARP
Consumer Reports
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Kiplinger’s Retirement Report
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Updated 6/5/2023 J.R.