By Myles Kornblatt, AARP Dec 2021 DIY strategies keep your vehicle running longer amid automobile shortages. ​ Replacing a vehicle right now can be expensive. A shortage of new cars has pushed demand higher for quality used automobiles, resulting in premium prices. So consider spending a few dollars to keep your current car in top condition rather than paying thousands extra to replace it. Keeping your car on the road longer is about being mindful of the way it operates when

By John Waggoner, AARP December 2021 5 things retirees are paying more for today. Inflation drives prices higher at the pump, grocery store over past year. No one likes inflation, particularly retirees who are on a fixed income. Inflation in the past 12 months has jumped for older Americans, as well as for the nation as a whole — but not evenly, and not in some of the places you might expect it most. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) produces the Consumer Price Index for