by James Fuccione | Jul 1, 2026 | Data and Reports
The AARP Foundation recently released the Economic Security Monitor, which tracks the financial lives of adults age 50 and older with low income. Every quarter, AARP surveys more than 2,000 people from households living at or below 250% of the U.S. federal poverty...
by James Fuccione | Apr 20, 2026 | News and Updates
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding residents to beware of fraudulent text messages which ask for payment for tolls or violations by using a link sent to a person’s cell phone. MassDOT divisions will never ask for payment at a link...
by James Fuccione | Apr 8, 2026 | Data and Reports
New estimates from the 2025 Elder Index demonstrate that the cost of living in Massachusetts has increased substantially in recent years for older adults, especially for renters. The Elder Index, which is compiled by the Center for Social & Demographic Research on...
by James Fuccione | Mar 4, 2026 | News and Updates
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) named 90 new grantees for its national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs), which connect eligible low-income older Americans and individuals with disabilities to benefits programs that help them pay for daily expenses....
by James Fuccione | Jan 28, 2026 | News and Updates
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s office has rolled out a new reporting portal for Massachusetts residents to archive stories detailing how they’ve been affected by the actions of the federal administration. If there have been impacts on older...
