HOW AARP IS FIGHTING FOR YOU
AARP TAKES ON RETIREMENT SAVING
ACCORDING to a new AARP survey, many people are feeling better about their overall financial health, although the hard truth is that saving for retirement still lags. Among adults who regularly save for retirement, only about 4 in 10 men believe they are saving enough to be secure in retirement, and just 3 in 10 women. That’s why AARP is working hard to ensure people 50-plus have tools and resources to help boost retirement savings and manage their financial health after retiring.
Here’s some of what we offer.
→ Work and Save. AARP wants workers to have an easy way to save for retirement on the job, so advocating for states to offer public-private retirement savings accounts is a top priority. Work and Save programs (including Auto IRAs) can provide an easy pathway for workers to start saving from their regular paycheck. Twenty states have enacted Work and Save programs. Check out your state here: aarp.org/saveforretirement.
→ This Is Pretirement. A new public service advertising campaign created by AARP and the Ad Council encourages people thinking about retirement to start planning for their financial future. Even if you’re not sure where to begin, This Is Pretirement can help. The site’s simple quiz can assist you in gaining clarity on your current financial situation. After completing the quiz, you’ll receive a free, personalized retirement savings action plan that suggests solutions for taking control of your financial future. AARP membership is not required, and the site is free for all. Find it at thisispretirement.org.
→ AARP Retirement Calculator. Most people aren’t sure if they are saving enough for retirement—or even how much they should save. The AARP Retirement Calculator can help you determine how long your money may last. The tool can be used on a smartphone, tablet or computer. Go to aarp.org/retirement/retirement-calculator.
→ The AARP Virtual Community Center. AARP regularly hosts virtual programs, including webinars and speaker series that highlight retirement readiness. Select programs are available on demand, such as the recent webinar “Preparing Your Finances Ahead of Retirement.” Find the schedule at aarp.org/virtual-community-center.
And check out the AARP website, where you’ll find news articles and informative videos focusing on retirement. Go to aarp.org.
—Gary Koenig, AARP vice president, financial security
AARP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lloyd E. Johnson (Board Chair), Margot James Copeland (First Vice Chair), Robert Blancato (Second Vice Chair), Joseph F. Coughlin, Jeffrey D. Dunn, Beth Ellard, Jo Ann Jenkins, Rosanna A. Márquez, Alan Murray, Marie Quintero-Johnson, Libby Sartain, David Windley