Economics & Aging

People are living longer and this increased longevity has a tremendous impact on economic and social structures around financial security, poverty, debt, and social class. To support older adults as they age, these structures must adapt to their changing needs.

Spotlight Articles

AARP Research Insights on Financial Resilience

AARP Research on financial resilience highlights U.S. adults' experiences with savings and planning, workforce and employers, fraud, and Social Security.

Date: June 23, 2023

Priority Issues for U.S. Women Age 45+

Reports on questions pertaining to the financial standing, security, and future of American women 45-plus, asked as part of AARP Research's larger Vital Voices research.

Date: May 31, 2023

The Climate Crisis and Economic Inequality Endangers Older Workers

The intertwined challenges of the climate crisis and economic inequality in the United States pose challenges to the vast majority of workers, including those ages 50 and over.

Date: September 27, 2021

The Student Loan Debt Threat: An Intergenerational Problem

This paper examines the landscape of student loan debt with a focus on older borrowers

Date: May 14, 2019