AARP Survey Finds Middle-Aged & Older Americans Struggling in Economy

While Congress debates an economic recovery bill, many middle-aged and older Americans are finding it difficult to stay above water. According to a recent AARP survey, over half of people 45 and older are having difficulty paying for the basics, such as medicine and utilities with many fearing losing their jobs and health care in 2009. Survey findings ring particularly true in Illinois, where unemployment rates have jumped to 7.6%, while the national average is the highest in decades.

AARP Survey Finds Middle-Aged & Older Americans Struggling in Economy
Source: Insurance News Net