America marks Social Security’s 90th Anniversary on August 14.
90 years ago, our country made a promise to provide hardworking Americans with a way to earn a foundation for financial security in retirement. This year, AARP is proudly celebrating Social Security’s legacy while fighting to protect and strengthen it for older Americans today and for our kids and grandkids tomorrow.
AARP Massachusetts urges lawmakers to implement the Secure Choice Plan, a no-cost retirement savings program for workers without employer-sponsored plans. Despite legislative approval, Governor Healey has sent the program for further study. AARP urges legislators to override the governor's veto.
The Commonwealth is holding listening sessions this summer as it gets set to refresh the Age- & Dementia-Friendly action plan it submitted to AARP in 2019
Sixteen communities across the Bay State are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.
The AARP Community Challenge funds innovative projects that inspire change in areas such as public places, housing, transportation, and more.
In 2024, AARP is bolstering its investment in digital connectivity, community resilience, rural communities, and addressing disparities.
Both the Massachusetts House & Senate have passed legislation that will allow Accessary Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be built "by right". This would allow homeowners across the state to build units on their property. Currently, ADUs are regulated by cities and towns.
Unfortunately, the Secure Choice Savings Program did not pass. It was an amendment to a $3.5 billion economic development bill. The bill passed, the Secure Choice Amendment did not.
The proposal would've create a state-facilitated automatic savings program.