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 is committed to keeping your heart (and your finances!) safe from scammers this February. Read on for tips about how to protect yourself from romance scams.
Join AARP New Jersey in a free online chair yoga and brain health education class on Wednesday, February 24 at 12 p.m. and/or a free online restorative (stretch) yoga and brain health education class on Wednesday, February 24 at 6 p.m.
Michelle Murphy became an AARP New Jersey volunteer in Spring 2017 after attending a wine and paint event in North Brunswick hosted by AARP. She was getting ready to retire after teaching pre-school and elementary children as well as middle school Spanish for a total of 40 years. She thought it would be a great way to incorporate more volunteer work into her life.
AARP New Jersey’s Speakers Bureau has skilled volunteers that can speak to your group both in-person and online! Our speakers provide FREE, virtual and in-person presentations to your group of 10 or more people that address the issues that matter most to New Jerseyans 50 and older. AARP reserves the right to decline, reschedule, or cancel the request if the minimum attendance of 10 participants is not met.