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Given the projected Social Security shortfall in 2034, AARP is focused on helping older Americans better understand their Social Security benefits and learn about policies that would strengthen the program for current and future generations. If Congress doesn’t act, millions of Americans who are counting on Social Security will see cuts to the money they’ve earned.
AARP Minnesota and AARP North Dakota held a Social Security Thought Forum on Tuesday, August 27 at the Fargodome to heighten awareness of the issue. The Thought Forum focused on emerging solutions for addressing Social Security’s solvency challenges and included local demographers and experts who discussed the impact of aging on the region, longevity and how Social Security affects state and local economies.
Presenters at the Thought Forum included Susan Brower, Minnesota State Demographer, and Nancy Hodur, Director of the NDSU Center for Social Research, who shared local data the aging populations in both states.
- North Dakota's Aging Population (PDF) - Nancy Hodur, Center for Social Research at NDSU
- Social Security ThoughT Forum (PDF) - Susan Brower, Minnesota State Demographer
The Thought Forum also featuerd a bi-partisan discussion on the challenges facing Social Security, what’s at stake, and what solutions must be considered. Praire Public's Dave Thompson moderated the conversation between Jim Frogue, Partner and Co-Founder of FrogueClark and Max Richtmann, President/CEO, National Committee to Protect Social Security and Medicare.
"If Washington doesn’t take action, in ten years Social Security could be cut by 20%. The benefits earned by hard-working people will not remain intact without action." according to Cathy McCleer, AARP MN State Director.
Americans age 50+ are counting on Social Security to help pay their bills in retirement. In AARP’s most recent survey of battleground Congressional Districts, an overwhelming majority (81%) said Social Security was extremely or very important to their vote in November, and it was the number one issue for voters age 65 and up.
Sign on to urge your candidates to protect your Social Security: aarp.org/YouEarnedIt
