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Click below for reports on major economic security & work topics. Use the Surveys and Statistics search box on the right for a more precise search.
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Social Security State Quick Fact Sheets: 2011
These fact sheets provide one-page overviews on Social Security in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. read
AARP Bulletin Survey on Consumer Saving & Debt
Consumer habits surrounding saving and debt are examined in this survey of adults 18 years and older. read
Wall Street Reform: One Year Anniversary: Findings from a Survey of Likely November 2012 Voters
Wall Street reform is broadly and strongly supported by likely November 2012 voters, regardless of political affiliation. read
Baby Boomers Envision What's Next?
Boomers explore their retirement expectations and experiences and discuss what issues will affect their retirement plans. read
Cutting Benefits for Deficit Reduction: A Survey of Registered Voters Age 50+ in Three New York Congressional Districts
New York voters age 50+ are concerned about the deficit but oppose Social Security and Medicare benefit reductions to reduce it. read
Social Security Claiming Knowledge and Decision-Making Factors
Two reports assess knowledge of Social Security retirement benefits and describe how people decide when to claim benefits. read
AARP Bulletin Survey on Spending: Executive Summary
Two in five consumers report having some difficulty limiting their spending, often spending when it’s not in their best interest. read
AARP Bulletin Survey on Gas Prices
The extent to which rising gas prices have caused financial hardship for Americans is assessed in this AARP Bulletin survey. read
AARP Survey: Opinions of Likely and Registered Voters in Iowa on Advance Ratemaking Legislation
Explored the views of Iowa likely voters 50+ about a bill that includes a rise in rates for an not-yet-built nuclear power plant. read
Opinions of ComEd and Ameren Customers Ages 50+ in Illinois on House Bill 14: An AARP Survey
Utilities customers in Illinois want infrastructure investment and do not want automatic rate increases to help pay for it. read
2011 Survey of 50+ Connecticut Residents on Electric Utilities
Connecticut residents aged 50+ on new ways to purchase electricity and the establishment of consumer protections. read
401(k) Participants' Awareness and Understanding of Fees
Most 401(k) plan participants are unaware of fees paid to their plan provider to maintain their account. read
AARP Closer Look (SM) November 2010 Survey
The effects of social and economic changes on health, financial and livable communities issues on Americans age 45 and older. read
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