RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP: Building Better Financial Habits

Watch AARP Live tonight at 7:30 PM ET on RFD-TV to learn more about ways to reduce expenses and make smart financial choices.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

7:30 PM ET

AARP state directors return to take your calls and answer your questions during this live one-hour call-in show, sharing helpful insights and tips to help you and your family. On this month’s show: smart savings strategies for today’s economy. Getting out of debt and building your savings can be tough with rising daily expenses. Find out money-saving tips and creative ways to save.

Sarah Jennings, regional vice president with AARP, joined us on Wednesday’s Market Day Report to preview tonight’s AARP Live segment, which will focus on practical money-saving strategies. Jennings shared insights into small adjustments that can lead to greater savings andfinancial peace of mind.

Viewers can tune in to AARP Live tonight at 7:30 p.m. Eastern / 6:30 p.m. Central on RFD-TV to learn more about ways to reduce expenses and make smart financial choices.

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