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West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)

West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)

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  • From Legacy to Lifeline: AARP Celebrates Social Security at 90 Years (09-14-25)

    From Legacy to Lifeline: AARP Celebrates Social Security at 90 Years (09-14-25)
    Sep 17 2025
    In this episode, host Phil Tower welcomes Cathleen Simlar, Senior Communications Manager, AARP Michigan.
    This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security, which has helped generations of Michiganders retire with dignity after a lifetime of hard work. It’s one of the most successful initiatives in American history, and a new AARP survey shows it’s still doing exactly what it was built to do. AARP is proudly honoring the legacy of Social Security—while fighting to protect and strengthen Social Security for older Americans today, and for our children and grandchildren. More than one in five U.S. residents - 69 million Americans - receives Social Security. Social Security lifts 511,000 Michiganders out of poverty every year. Without Social Security, 36.3% of people over 65 in Michigan would live in poverty. With Social Security, the poverty rate is 8.7%. For more than 834,000 Michiganders, Social Security is their primary source of income. Social Security benefits add $49.6 billion to Michigan’s economy every year. The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund, which pays retirement and survivor benefits, is projected to be depleted in 2033. The Disability Insurance (DI) trust fund is not expected to be depleted within the 75-year projection period.

    Online Resources:
    AARP Pledge to Fight for Social Security
    AARP Michigan
    AARP Retirement Basics


    About AARP: AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.
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    10 m
  • A New Twist On Fall Color Tours In Northern Michigan Courtesy of Treetops Resort (09-14-25)

    A New Twist On Fall Color Tours In Northern Michigan Courtesy of Treetops Resort (09-14-25)
    Sep 17 2025

    In this episode, host Phil Tower chats with Brian Smith, Food & Beverage Director, Treetops Resort.

    Brian spoke with us about Color tour getaways in the region, including Treetops' new Fall Color Tour and Progressive Dinner.

    Treetops Resort is offering its first Fall Color Tour and Progressive Dinner. Experience Fall with creative cuisine, paired with tastings of Michigan beer and wine, all atop the spectacular views only offered at Treetops Resort.
    Guests will enjoy a leisurely golf cart ride along the Jones Masterpiece Golf Course, led by an experienced Treetops staff member, and will have the opportunity to take photos of the beautiful fall foliage across miles of the course at the resort. Multiple stops along the way, and offer guests a tasting of a Michigan-made beer or wine, as well as a fall-themed hors d'oeuvre. The evening will wrap up with dinner at Hunters Grill.

    Online: Treetops
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    9 m
  • How a MET Prepaid Tuition Contract Locks in a Future College Education at today's prices (09-14-25)

    How a MET Prepaid Tuition Contract Locks in a Future College Education at today's prices (09-14-25)
    Sep 17 2025
    In this episode, iHeartRadio host Phil Tower welcomes Diane Brewer, Executive Director of MET, to the program as MET is commemorating September as National College Savings Month.

    This year marks the first Michigan College Savings Month since MET lowered its minimum contribution to just $25 to support more Michigan families in starting to save for their child’s future education. The change opens the door for more families to take advantage of MET’s prepaid tuition benefits without the previous requirement of purchasing at least one credit hour upfront. With an initial contribution of just $25, families can begin building a secure pathway to future college costs and invest in their child’s dreams sooner. MET is also expanding outreach through free webinars that explain options, tax advantages, and strategies for maximizing savings.
    Since its inception in 1988, MET, the nation’s first 529 prepaid tuition program, has helped thousands of Michigan students.
    Michigan residents also have another option for saving for college: The MESP: College Savings Account
    Online: Michigan 529 Program
    Online: MET
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    11 m
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