Key monthly costs for most Americans — shelter, food, health care, electricity — are outpacing inflation. “I found myself really working more than 80 hours a week just to be able to support my family during this difficult time,” said a mother of two.

Electric bills in New York haven’t been this high for a decade, and they’re about to rise even more. Here’s why. nysfocus.com/2025/09/18/n...

The ACIP vote was tied 6-6 for requiring everyone to get a prescription for the COVID19 vaccine. The chair broke the tie by voting NO. Prescriptions will NOT be required.

In a shocking on-air moment, a “Fox and Friends” co-host said homeless people suffering from mental health issues who refuse help should be killed

“It is, in short, a law that will take care of human needs and at the same time provide the United States an economic structure of vastly greater soundness.” —FDR, signing Social Security into law, 90 years ago today, August 14, 1935

A growing share of people in the second half of life, many of them longtime homeowners, are choosing to rent instead of own.

The #SocialSecurity cost of living adjustment gets a lot of discussion every year... but did you know it didn't start off adjusting for inflation? It took hard work from advocates to create the COLA, and then to fight for years to keep it! www.aarp.org/social-secur...

Today, marks the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing #Medicare into law. Before it, half of seniors had no health coverage. Today, nearly all do. It didn’t just change health care, it changed how we age in America. #Medicare60 Read more: www.aarp.org/social-secur...

Congress gutted nursing home staffing rules in the reconciliation bill—no nurses required, no minimum staff, not until 2035. The bare minimum was too much to ask? This is what happens when profits matter more than people. 📎 aarp.org/advocacy/one-big-beautiful-bill-nursing-homes/

#SocialSecurity is so important to Americans - of all ages. It's more important today than it's ever been. Learn more about @aarp.org's newest report! www.cbsnews.com/news/social-...

The Trump administration said it will continue a program that allows certain employers to pay workers with disabilities below minimum wage, ending a Biden-era effort to phase out the practice.

"If you've paid into the system your entire life and need a question answered, should you really have to wait two hours?" #SocialSecurity www.nextavenue.org/what-the-hec...

These are some of the older Americans who will be hurt if this budget bill cuts food benefits. AARP is telling Congress: don’t cut Medicaid or food assistance #SNAP #Foodinsecurity www.aarp.org/politics-soc...

After being hired to promote Georgia’s Medicaid work requirement program, Deloitte Consulting priced reports about its own marketing performance at $300,000 a month. A final report, which was due in February, could cost the state nearly half a million. ➡️ Read the full story: propub.li/3YOiJ66

I know this may come as a shock, but big drug companies are trying to quietly pass a bill in Congress that would INCREASE prices for drugs in Medicare. It sounds confusing but it really isn't - Congress should be LOWERING prices, not RAISING them!! #Rx #BigPharma blog.aarp.org/thinking-pol...

1 in 4 older adults falls each year — and for veterans, the risk is even higher. That’s why AARP supports the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act: bipartisan legislation to prevent falls and protect the health of older vets. More here: www.aarp.org/politics-soc... #Veterans #FallsPrevention #Aging

Congress has underfunded Social Security for years, even as demand is higher than ever before. Now we see more cuts without a clear plan to improve service. You paid not only for your benefits, but the service that comes with it. www.aarp.org/social-secur...

Imagine losing your life savings to a criminal — and then being told there’s nothing your local police can do. That’s the reality for too many victims of financial fraud. AARP is backing the bipartisan GUARD Act to give law enforcement the resources to fight back. www.aarp.org/politics-soc...

Criminals increasingly use #cryptocurrency ATMs to steal money from people. AARP is fighting back - passing laws in states across the country (and just yesterday in Maryland!) to put some commonsense protections in place to protect you from #fraud. www.aarp.org/politics-soc...

One of my favorite datasets: baby names. In 2007, the Social Security Administration reported 34,975. In 1881, there were only 1,934. (Note: for privacy they omit any with <5 entries, though.) Over time, particularly since the 70s, parents have opted for more unique names.

Love a great Michigan story —300 people formed a human chain to help move an entire bookstore, one book at a time. What a beautiful reminder of how communities show up for each other. washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/04/16/human-chain-bookstore-michigan-serendipity

The Social Security Administration said that people seeking retirement or survivor benefits could continue to file applications over the phone, reversing a much criticized change that was expected to force tens of thousands of Americans to visit offices in person each week.

In a revised travel advisory posted online, it urges Canadians to “expect scrutiny” when crossing the border and warns that refusing to comply involves risks including device seizure, travel delays, or the denial of entry for non-US citizens. cnn.it/4iWGVLh

UPDATE: Social Security LOGIN.GOV REDIRECTED me to ID.me NOW it has all my CORRECT payments there. Even though I had an ID.me account ALREADY: 1) Verified me with my drivers license 2) Selfie video 3) Cross-checked with my credit report? ABSURD What if YOU don't have the capacity to create ID.me?

Washington Journal #CSPAN #CSPANWJ Skeet at @c-span.bsky.social and cspanwj.bsky.social Joining us this morning is AARP's Bill Sweeney @billsweeney.bsky.social to discuss #SocialSecurity future and how #DOGE could affect daily operations of the SSA. LIVE: tinyurl.com/y66u3a2j

“At AARP, we would absolutely support any effort to crack down on fraud and criminals who are stealing money from Social Security. But to punish everybody who’s on Social Security by making them jump through hoops in order to collect the benefits they’ve earned is unfair, and it’s unprecedented.”

The Senate voted Thursday to strike down a rule capping most bank overdraft fees at $5, a measure adopted late last year by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that had been expected to save Americans billions of dollars per year.

The Hill: AARP Says No Cuts to Medicaid Medicaid is critical for long term care in this country. More than half of all long term care dollars for seniors come from Medicaid. Congress must protect Medicaid. thehill.com/newsletters/...

What to know about Massachusetts' new "junk fees" rules, from hidden charges to subscriptions www.wbur.org/news/2025/03...

AARP: Millions on Medicare Will Save on Prescription Drugs in 2025 www.aarp.org/health/medic...

AARP fought hard for a new law that caps out-of-pocket drug costs to $2000 starting this year. This is a total game-changer for #prescription drugs. After you pay $2k (which you can spread out over the year), you're done paying. This is real peace of mind. Learn more at the link!

This is one of the “aha” things I’ve learned working at AARP. People who commit fraud do this for a living. They are REALLY good at it. They aren’t amateurs. They do this every day, all day, and they are pros. And they are, as you read this, coming up with new ways to steal YOUR money.

The scammers are very good at what they do.

A criminal steals your life savings, then the IRS shows up demanding their cut. Thanks to @michellesingletary.bsky.social for this incredible series on #fraud in America. www.washingtonpost.com/business/int...

Big win for consumer protection! AARP’s advocacy in Maryland sparked a nationwide change: Target redesigned its gift cards to fight fraud. #Advocacy #FraudPrevention www.aarp.org/politics-soc...

The Singaporeans are giving out free beer made from recycled toilet water at the COP29 climate summit. “At first their eyes widen,” one of the leaders of Singapore’s youth delegation said. “Then we reassure them. They’re usually coming back the next day for another.”