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2013 AARP Survey of Delaware Residents Age 50+ on Electric Utilities

The rising cost of electricity in Delaware homes concerns nearly four in five residents age 50 and over. read

Summary of AARP Poll of Texans Age 45+: Opinions on Payday Loan Rates and Legislation

Texans maintain a strong resistance to payday and auto title lenders charging consumers very high APRs (annual percentage rate). read

Paper by Choice: People of all ages prefer to receive retirement plan information on paper

Retirement plan participants’ preferences for receiving plan information in the mail or by email were examined in this survey. read

50+ Americans and the Future of Medicare and Social Security

Public views about Medicare and Social Security and their reform after the 2012 presidential election are examined in this survey. read

What Are Older Workers Seeking? An AARP/SHRM Survey of 50+ Workers

Attitudes of workers aged 50+ on work-related issues, including reasons for working and benefits, were examined. read

Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA) Public Opinion Report

National survey and state surveys in AK, ME, MA, MN, and TN show support for Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. read

2012 AARP Survey of Pennsylvania Residents Ages 50+ on Electric Utilities

Age 50+ Pennsylvania residents share opinions about electric utility service and how utility companies market their services. read

Politics as Usual: A Survey of Washington State Likely Voters about Social Security, Medicare and Political Advertising

Washington state registered likely voter views on Social Security, Medicare, political ads and the news media are presented. read

AARP Bulletin Survey on Budgeting and Credit Card Use

Use of monthly budgets, use of credit cards, and management of credit card debt were the focus of this national survey. read

You've Earned a Say: National Survey Results

On Medicare and Social Security, the public believes Washington needs to spend more time listening to ordinary citizens like them. read

2011 Idaho Survey of Registered Voters Age 50 and Older about Utilities

Opinions of Idaho residents age 50+ on their experiences with their utilities are examined in this report. read

Consumer Financial Protection Survey Among 50+ Adults

The importance of having consumer financial protections in place was examined in this 2012 AARP survey. read

Many are Unsure of How — or When — to Claim Social Security

AARP survey finds lots of confusion among future beneficiaries. read

Social Security State Quick Fact Sheets: 2012

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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