Work, Finances & Retirement

Work, Finances & Retirement

Understanding how older adults work, earn, spend, and save for retirement provides AARP with the context necessary to support policies and legislation that help workers, including Social Security and Medicare. It also enables AARP to help people over 50 deal with fraud and age discrimination.

Economics & Aging

"Economics & Aging" primarily focuses on financial planning, retirement savings, social security benefits, healthcare costs, and economic policies that impact older adults' economic well-being. Find resources and information that support helping older adults make informed decisions about their finances and navigate economic challenges associated with aging.

Employers & Workforce

People are working longer, delaying retirement out of need and desire. Older workers are valuable contributors to the multigenerational workforce that exists today.

Financial Security & Retirement Planning

Financial planning, retirement savings, social security benefits, health care costs, and economic policies all impact older adults' economic well-being.

Fraud & Consumer Protection

Fraud and consumer protection requires identifying susceptibilities and educating individuals, businesses, and policymakers about their roles in addressing these issues.

Social Security

Millions of people rely on Social Security for their financial well-being today and in the future, making it important to understand the demographic and economic trends that affect the solvency of the program and the adequacy of benefits.

Spotlight Articles

Five Steps to Build a Better Labor Market in the Future of Work

Date: January 6, 2023

A Point of View on Rapid Technological Advancement and Automation

Date: January 6, 2023

Ohio Business Owners Support Retirement Plan for Workers

An AARP study found that Ohio business owners want policy makers to support legislation creating a public–private retirement savings option for workers.

Date: September 29, 2023

Paid Leave for Workers Finds Support Among Older Adults

Three-quarters (76%) of older adults want Congress to expand paid leave for workers, including coverage for care of minor children and adults or friends.

Date: September 20, 2023

AARP & the US Chamber of Commerce Present: Emergency Savings: Where We Are and the Way Forward

AARP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are excited to present a one-day, in-person conference titled Emergency Savings: Where We Are and the Way Forward.

Date: September 14, 2023

August 2023 Employment Data Digest

A monthly digest of BLS employment data that examines findings from the Employment Situation Report for people ages 55+

Date: September 5, 2023

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