Events Across Virginia Highlight Social Security’s Impact and AARP’s Commitment to Protecting Social Security for Future Generations
RICHMOND – Ninety years ago today, the Social Security Act was signed into law, marking a watershed moment for our country by providing American workers with a foundation for their financial security and dignity in retirement.
Today, more than 69 million Americans receive Social Security, and that number is expected to increase to 82 million people by the time Social Security turns 100.
Social Security helps tens of millions of Americans stay out of poverty and retire with dignity after a lifetime of hard work. For more than 40% of older Americans, Social Security is their primary source of income. And for many people, Social Security is the only inflation-protected income they have in retirement.
More than 1.6 million Virginians rely on the Social Security they’ve earned, including 534,442 who rely on it for over 50% of their income. As we look ahead to the next 90 years of Social Security, it’s critical that it remains strong for Virginians for years to come.
At five anniversary events in Virginia, people aged 50 and older and their families are showing up to celebrate Social Security and urge Congress to keep the promise of Social Security today and in the future. On Social Security’s 90th birthday, we commit to our members, and all older Virginians, that AARP will fight to keep it strong for the decades to come.”
With about 1 million members in Virginia, AARP is the largest organization working on behalf of people age 50 and older and their families in the Commonwealth. To learn more about AARP Virginia, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/aarpvirginia and follow @AARPVa on X at www.X.com/aarpva.
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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit http://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, http://www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.