Finances 50+

Social Security celebrated its 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. AARP proudly celebrates Social Security’s legacy while fighting to protect and strengthen it for older Americans today and for our kids and grandkids tomorrow.

For 90 years Social Security has delivered for Marylanders. Lets pledge to keep it strong for another 90 years and beyond.

This summer, AARP is joining with communities across the country to celebrate that legacy, while rallying public support to protect its future.

Fraud and scams continue to affect communities across New York, with older adults often being targeted. This fall, AARP New York invites you to attend The Many Faces of Fraud and Scams: AARP’s Roadmap to Awareness and Action—a free, in-person workshop series focused on education, prevention, and community empowerment.

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.

Rising housing costs and inflation have hit Michigan families hard in recent years, especially older adults with low or moderate incomes. According to a recent AARP study, 82 percent of adults 45 and older are concerned that increasing property taxes would impact their ability to remain in their home as they age.

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.

A recent AARP Survey Reveals that young adults' confidence in Social Security has declined by 7%.

New 90th anniversary report builds on AARP’s long-standing public opinion research on Social Security and examines how views have changed since 2005 on Social Security’s role in retirement, its importance to future generations, and the barriers Americans face in saving for retirement.

A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security