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 New Jersey selected Forrest for his remarkable service, which has greatly benefited his community, reflected AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers.
This year, AARP New Jersey helped put money back in your pocket by fighting to lower prescription drug prices and fighting to expand property tax relief. We also helped you get healthy and stay healthy and helped protect yourself and your loved ones from fraud.
Donato Nieman, AARP NJ’s 2021 Advocacy Award recipient, has made significant contributions to AARP’s mission. Learn more about Donato and volunteering with AARP NJ.
Older New Jersey residents gathered for AARP New Jersey’s “Day at the Capitol” today to advocate for issues that matter most to people 50-plus, including financial relief for family caregivers, a safe and quality long-term care system, expanded property tax relief, affordable utilities and fair prescription drug prices.
AARP New Jersey, national policy experts, state decision makers, advocates and industry representatives gathered today to discuss small house nursing homes as a new model for transforming New Jersey’s long-term care facilities.
The Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters—known as ANCHOR—program, will help homeowners and renters pay property taxes in the state that has the highest in the country.