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AARP: Take A Stand on Social Security

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Social Security is one of the most important programs in our nation, holding the health, happiness and well-being for people of all ages. As people become older and are living longer, they are more likely to outlive other forms of retirement income. The Social Security program not only provides monthly benefits to retired workers but also to families when the worker retires, dies or becomes disabled. AARP’s national accountability campaign “Take a Stand” is well underway in Florida, and our…

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AARP poll: Florida women voters age 50-plus overwhelmingly want fast Social Security update

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Florida women voters overwhelmingly favor fast action to update Social Security and keep it strong for their children and grandchildren, according to a new AARP poll of women voters nationwide and in Florida. Overwhelmingly, 74 percent of women voters 50-plus agreed Congress and the next president should act immediately on Social Security, while 53 percent said they would be impacted if the program is not updated by 2034, when beneficiaries could face a cut of nearly a quarter of their…

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AARP: Social Security celebrates 81 years!

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That’s a birthday we celebrate with pride — and I hope you take a minute to sign our birthday card! But it’s also a timely reminder that action is needed. If our leaders fail to update Social Security, future retirees could face benefit cuts of nearly 25 percent. Think about that! A cut that large would send shock waves around the country. It would hurt millions of people and push many into poverty. It would take away money people need…

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AARP: It’s time to ‘Take a Stand’ on Social Security

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It’s hard to believe, but Election Day is right around the corner – and the candidates are hunting for your vote. But as they roll out the same speeches and soundbites about important issues like the future of Social Security, it seems like many have forgotten what’s really at stake here: Your money, your future, and the futures of your children and grandchildren. Social Security is one of the most important programs in our nation, holding the health, happiness and…

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AARP ‘Take a Stand’ campaign hits the ground in Florida

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It’s a promise that’s been kept for generations. You pay into Social Security, you get the benefits you earned. But to keep that promise for future generations, Social Security needs to be updated for the 21st century. If our leaders don’t act, future retirees could lose up to $10,000 a year. In late 2015, AARP launched Take a Stand, a national accountability campaign to push candidates for Federal office to take a stand on how they would update Social Security…

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