A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
AARP New Jersey is teaming up with Rutgers University during the 2025 football season to help tackle when, where and how to vote in the 2025 NJ elections so New Jerseyans can make their voices heard.
Let’s take a moment to celebrate one of the most enduring and impactful programs in American history: Social Security! That’s right, August 14th marks 90 years since Social Security was signed into law in 1935. And like any good nonagenarian, it’s got stories to tell, wisdom to share, a whole lot of people who are grateful for its existence and it needs our care.
AARP lllinois thanks Governor JB Pritzker for signing Senate Bill 2319 into law. This landmark legislation—the Digital Asset Kiosks Act —represents a major step forward in protecting Illinois consumers, especially older adults, from fraud and abuse in the rapidly evolving digital asset marketplace.
AARP Chicago was thrilled to see some of Chicago's most iconic skyscrapers light up blue (and some also pink and yellow — historic Social Security colors) for Social Security's 90th birthday.