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.
Supports ANCHOR’s Increased Property Tax Relief, Full Funding of the State Pension and Other Measures to Help Residents Remain in their Homes and Communities as they Age
Eighty-four percent of voters 50 and older support expanding the tax credit for Wounded Warrior caregivers to all family caregivers who care for older loved ones.
Carmen Falcon, one of AARP New Jersey's 2021 Most Varied Player (MVP) Award recipients, has been volunteering with AARP New Jersey since 2016 when she joined the newly formed Middlesex Community Team.