Federal Retirement Plan, Movies for Grownups Awards

Key takeaways

• Expand retirement security with a new federal plan offering matched savings for millions lacking 401(k)s.
• Take advantage of government-backed contributions — up to $1,000 annually — to boost personal retirement savings.
• Celebrate top film and TV talent by streaming the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards for free on aarp.org and PBS.

Summary

A new federal retirement plan could offer much-needed support for the 56 million workers without access to employer-sponsored 401(k) accounts. President Trump has proposed a government-backed savings account that would match worker contributions up to $1,000 annually, giving millions the chance to build a more secure retirement outside of Social Security. This initiative could help close the savings gap for those who’ve been traditionally left out of workplace retirement benefits.

In entertainment news, the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards brought together Hollywood favorites like George Clooney, Kathy Bates and Delroy Lindo to honor standout film and TV performances. The ceremony, featuring Oscar-nominated actors and a special tribute to Adam Sandler, is available to stream free on the PBS app and at aarp.org/MFGAwards through April 30.

The key takeaways and summary were created with the assistance of generative AI. An AARP editor reviewed and refined the content for accuracy and clarity.

Full Transcript

[00:00:03] President Trump proposed a new type of retirement account in his State of the Union address. The accounts could help workers without access to employer-sponsored pensions

[00:00:13] or 401(k)s to save for retirement separate from Social Security. Trump revealed few details but said the government would match worker

[00:00:21] contributions up to $1,000 per year. According to AARP research, 56 million workers lack access to

[00:00:30] such plans through their employers. The risk of heart attacks and strokes is expected to rise for women in the U.S.

[00:00:39] A new report in the journal Circulation says nearly 60% of women will have high blood pressure by 2050, a key risk factor for heart disease.

[00:00:48] That’s up from 50% in 2020. Diabetes and obesity rates in women are also projected to rise, which

[00:00:56] could affect cardiovascular health. George Clooney reunited with his ER costar, Noah Wiley. And Kathy

[00:01:04] Bates said she felt like a crazed fan among all the stars at this year’s AARP Movies for Grownups Awards.

[00:01:12] All three were among the night’s winners, which included the Oscar-nominated actors from Sentimental Value and Sinners, along with a tribute to Adam Sandler who

[00:01:22] received the career achievement award. The ceremony aired on PBS Great Performances and is streaming free

[00:01:29] through April 30 at aarp.org/MFGAwards, or on the PBS app.