Sean Voskuhl

Clutter and disorganization aren’t just physical issues.  They can cause stress, anxiety, sleep issues, and other mental health challenges.  But getting rid of the clutter can be overwhelming. Oklahoma State AARP Director Sean Voskuhl said as people age, they can face very big challenges around downsizing.   “AARP ...

Cybercrime might seem like something in a big city or a spy novel, but it happens in rural America.  The Federal Trade Commission recently reported another record year of fraud losses totaling $12.5 billion by American consumers.  The losses affect people of all ages, but older Americans lost the most, and many don’t have the means to rebuild their nest eggs.  The AARP’s Sean Voskuhl...

Is Social Security going broke?  That’s one of several myths out there about Social Security.  The AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said nothing could be further from the truth.   “Social Security will not run out of money, as long as workers and employers continue to pay payroll taxes," he said.  "It’s a pay-as-you-go system, but it doe...

The 12 Days of Christmas can unfortunately come with a lot of dishonest people who want your money or personal information.  The AARP's Sean Voskuhl, says the 12 Scams of Christmas can include False Membership Renewals or Package Delivery Scams.  ...

An unfortunate part of the holiday season is fraud.  The AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said 82% of American consumers have experienced some type of fraud, and of that, over a third have experienced fraud when trying to buy a product on-line ad.  He added one ...

Despite reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics saying inflation is lower, those on a fixed income still find it hard to make ends meet  The AARP's Sean Voskuhl said there’s help available for utilities and health care to nutrition, but you have to know where to look.   “...

Recent studies from Vanderbilt show the human brain begins to change around 33 years of age.  AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said things like quick decision making, math skills, and other skills start to slow down.  But there are things we can do to keep our brain engaged.   “One of the bigg...

A study from the Alliance for Lifetime Income revealed that half of Americans ages 61 to 65 have retired and many have mixed emotions about the decision.  After a lifetime of working, rural Americans can find themselves with a loss of purpose and isolated from people close to them.  The AAR...

The top scams of 2022 targeted rural and urban Americans alike.  No matter where you live, scammers are constantly trying to find ways to con you out of your money.   “Scammers don’t care where you are from," said the AARP's Sean Voskuhl.  "They will tailor their ...

More than 50% of Americans think having an estate planning is at least somewhat important, but only 33% have a will or living trust.  According to AARP’s Sen Voskuhl, estate planning is even more important for farmers as it decides the future of the farm.  Without a goo...