Apr 24, 2024
New AARP Survey: 1 in 5 Americans Ages 50+ Have No Retirement Savings and Over Half Worry They Will Not Have Enough to Last in Retirement
AARP is Working to Turn the Tide at the State and Federal Levels, With at Least 19 States Taking Action to Date
A new AARP survey finds that 20% of adults ages 50+ have no retirement savings, and more than half (61%) are worried they will not have enough money to support them in retirement. The findings also reveal a decline in overall sense of financial security among men, 42% of whom describe their financial situation as “fair” or “poor,” up from 34% in the beginning of 2022. However, roughly 40% of men who are regularly saving for retirement believe they are saving enough, compared to just 30% of women.
Feb 22, 2024
Women Age 50+ Are the Biggest Wild Card Vote in the 2024 Election, New AARP Poll Shows
Women voters age 50 and older are the biggest wild card vote in the 2024 election, divided almost evenly on their preferred presidential candidate, according to a new AARP poll. These voters share common concerns about their financial security, wellbeing, the political divide, and the overall future of the country.
Nov 2, 2023
AARP and the Ad Council Launch New PSA Campaign ‘This Is Pretirement’
New campaign encourages people to plan for their financial future
According to a new AARP survey, more than 1 in 5 (22%) adults have no retirement savings. Nearly 2 in 3 (64%) are worried that they will not have enough money to last in their later years. Today, AARP and the Ad Council launched “This Is Pretirement,” a new, fully integrated campaign that encourages those thinking about retirement to plan for their financial future.
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Jan 18, 2023
Gig Work on the Rise Among Older Adults as Demand for Workplace Flexibility Grows
AARP’s ‘Value of Experience’ survey shows growing concern that age discrimination and potentially weak economy may lead to unemployment.
Many older workers are no longer settling for stressful working conditions or fully in-person jobs, finds a new AARP survey of adults age 40 and older. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shift in attitudes about work, with more people prioritizing work-life balance and making workplace flexibility as a job prerequisite.
Nov 1, 2022
Debt and Inflation Likely to Impact Spending This Holiday Season
Survey of adults age 30 and older shows increased worry about personal finances and uncertainty about the future
New AARP research found that 33% of adults age 30 and older said their financial situation is worse than it was a year ago, up from 22% in January. And 35% of adults age 65 and older said their financial situation is worse, up from 13% in January – a startling 169% increase.
Jul 20, 2022
New AARP Poll of 56 Most Competitive Congressional Districts Shows Tight Race for Control of Congress, Voters Focused on Pocketbook Issues
Today, AARP released the findings of a poll of likely voters from the 56 most competitive congressional districts for 2022. The survey found a generic Republican candidate with 4-point advantage over the generic Democratic candidate and that voters age 50 and over make up over 60% of likely voters in these districts and will likely play a key role in deciding the outcome of the midterm elections.
Jul 13, 2022
New AARP Research: Nearly Half of Americans Do Not Have Access to Retirement Plans at Work
Nearly half of workers in the U.S. do not have access to a retirement plan at work, according to a new AARP study. Nearly 57 million people — 48% of American private sector employees ages 18 to 64 — work for an employer that does not offer either a traditional pension or a retirement savings plan.
Jun 14, 2022
New AARP Survey Shows Older LGBTQ Adults Are Worried About Discrimination and Lack of Support as They Age
Retirement Savings, Discrimination, and Social Support are Top Concerns
A new AARP national survey shows many LGBTQ adults age 45 and over have concerns about aging, with worries about having enough money in retirement, discrimination and a lack of family support topping the list.
Jun 3, 2022
AARP Bulletin: Exclusive AARP/National Geographic “Second Half of Life” Research, 8 Reasons to Keep Working After Retirement, Tips on Avoiding the #1 Consumer Scam in America and Much More!
The Study Shows Americans Are Redefining Health in the Second Half of Life
Older Americans are not only the happiest adult Americans as a whole, but also consider themselves healthier and more financially secure than those in their 40s and 50s, reveals a new study published in AARP Bulletin.
Jun 1, 2022
Older Adults Favor a Good Quality Life Over a Long Life, According to New Research from AARP and National Geographic Partners
Americans Are Redefining Health in the Second Half of Life and Doing More to Stay Healthy as They Age
While three-quarters or more of those 60 and over have at least one serious health condition, nearly half rate their health as very good or excellent, according to new research from AARP in collaboration with National Geographic Partners.
