AARP Hearing Center
Richard Deutsch, AARP Public Policy Institute
This paper provides short summaries of findings from the Middle Class Security Project, a year-long, multi-disciplinary exploration of the well-being of America’s middle class with a focus on prospects for financially secure retirement. The Middle Class Security Project, conducted by the AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI) offers insight, analysis and an agenda for policymakers to consider.
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