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.
WILMINGTON, NC – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall joined AARP, the Wilmington Police Department, and United Way NC/NC 211 to launch a statewide effort to help prevent bitcoin and cryptocurrency ATM scams. Victims of these scams can lose well over $100,000, and the money lost is extremely difficult to recover.
AARP Alabama is delighted to announce that Jaylan Nelson has joined our team as the new Creative Digital Intern. In this role, Jay will be creating visual content and design social media graphics to support the many activities and events happening with AARP in Alabama.
Join AARP Illinois and Access Living, a nationally recognized disability rights organization based in Chicago, as we discuss the impact of 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the more accessible world that it has created, benefiting people with disabilities and older adults who acquire disability as they age. We will look at the past, present, and future of the movement to create a world accessible for everyone, regardless of how they move through or experience the world.
You get a call from a panicked grandchild or other family member. They say they're in a time-sensitive crisis—hospitalized after a car accident or jailed for example—and beg for immediate financial help.
RALEIGH –Attorney General Jeff Jackson, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, and AARP fraud prevention volunteers from across North Carolina, released a new video that is available to watch anytime that will help people of all ages avoid scams that are frequent during the summer season.
This summer, AARP Pennsylvania is hitting the road in a decked-out van to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security. Our Social Security Road Trip is all about meeting Pennsylvanians where they are. At each stop, we’re attending local events, collecting stories, and hearing directly from people about what Social Security means to them.