New Beginnings

New Beginnings

Saturdays 11AM-12PM

New Beginnings focuses on Baby Boomers and those who care for them. You’ll find that Boomer needs are not all that different from everyone else's. The difference is that there are 78 million Baby Boomers in America! Host Freddie Bell and key partner Joe McKenzie, the principle of Ripple Connects, visit with guests with insights on housing, finance, fitness, employment, and entertainment.

New Beginnings with Freddie Bell
New Beginnings with Freddie Bell
AM950 Radio

New Beginnings focuses on Baby Boomers and those who care for them. You’ll find that Boomer needs are not all that different from everyone else's. The difference is that there are 78 million Baby Boomers in America! Host Freddie Bell and key partner Joe McKenzie, the principle of Ripple Connects, visit with guests with insights on housing, finance, fitness, employment, and entertainment.

AARP Information Classes

The AARP Info Center, located at the Mall of America, provides free information and classes on a variety of information. Learn more and register for all upcoming classes at aarp.org/MNevents. One of those events is a Driver Safety Training program happening in May. AARP MN State Director Cathy McCleer explains. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words…

National Volunteer Month

During National Volunteer Month AARP MN recognizes and thanks volunteers across Minnesota, including the 1200 AARP volunteers. State Director, Cathy McCleer, shares how her organization is honoring volunteers and where to find opportunities to serve. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Earth Day Pedestrian Dignity Walk

Original Air Date, April 15th: Earth Day Pedestrian Dignity Walk, is a one-of-a-kind movement experience along Franklin Avenue through Minneapolis and into St. Paul on April 22 – Earth Day! Pedestrian Dignity Walks are centered around the lived experience of all who move as pedestrians (on foot or wheelchair) in a time of increasing speed,…

More on Avoiding Scams

Original Air Date, April 8th: AARP MN is our special guest today on New Beginnings. Jay Haapala, the Associate State Director for Community Engagement joins Freddie Bell with an update on Scams. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Secure Choices for Retirees

Original Air Date: April 1st Today a secure retirement is unfortunately out of reach for many. Social Security is a baseline of security for many yet, was never intended to be the sole source of income for retirees. AARP State Director Cathy McLeer talks with Freddie Bell about Secure Choice.

More on Elder Abuse

A secure retirement could be out of reach for many. In Minnesota, nearly a third of workers don’t have access to any type of retirement plan at work. AARP MN State Director, Cathy McCleer joins Freddie Bell to talk about savings and planning. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

The Truth about Elder Abuse

Original Air Date March 18th: Elder abuse can exact huge financial hardships on thousands of people across the country. John Swartz, talks with Freddie Bell about how he is trying to protect your hard-earned money. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Lobby Day

Original Air Date, March 11th: Tuesday March 21, 2023 is Lobby Day and AARP MN is inviting you to join them to learn about AARP’s priorities. Cathy McCleer, State Director, AARP shares the details with Freddie Bell. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

AARP Community Challenge Grant Program

AARP MN is accepting applications to the AARP Community Challenge Grant program. It funds projects that make tangible improvements that jump-start long-term change to improve livability. AARP MN State Director, Cathy McLeer explains. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

A Secure Retirement

Today a secure retirement is out of reach for many, especially those who work in small businesses. While Social Security provokes a baseline of security for many, it was never intended to be the sole source of income for retirees. AARP State Director Cathy McLeer talks with Freddie Bell about Secure Choice. Freddie Bell’s new…