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Understanding a Changing Older Workforce
Older Workers Want More Than Just a Paycheck
Older workers continue to rethink their priorities and want jobs that are meaningful, not just a means to a paycheck.
Utah Budget Surplus
AARP Survey: Opinions of Utah's State Budget Surplus
Gauges opinions of Utah voters 18+ on how to use budget surplus of around $2 billion.
Successful Retirement
Planning for a Successful Retirement, For People of All Ages
Successful retirement requires planning, not just to ensure financial and physical health but also emotional well-being.
Financial Security Trends
Rising Prices Lead to Changes in Lifestyle and Shopping Habits
Rising prices are taking a toll on workers, who are struggling to cover expenses, leading to changes in spending habits.
Women Business Owners
Women Entrepreneurs: Starting a Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A quarter of women entrepreneurs who we surveyed say they always wanted to start a business followed by a fifth who say they did it to follow their passion.
Food Insecurity and SNAP Benefits
Food Insecurity: SNAP Experiences and Under-Enrollment Among Adults 50-Plus
Food security and SNAP program knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of older adults with income below 225% FPL.
Inflation Worries
Will Social Security Retirement Benefits Keep Up with Inflation?
Older adults are concerned about the impact of inflation on Social Security retirement benefits.
Unemployment Among Older Workers
Unemployed Older Adults Encounter Age Discrimination
Unemployed older adults encounter age discrimination during their job search, regardless of how long they're been unemployed.
Workplace Wellness
Workplace Wellness Among Workers 50-Plus
Workers returning to the workplace are prioritizing their overall well-being.
