Since 1935, Social Security has helped older Americans live and retire with dignity, supported people with disabilities, and provided vital income to families after the loss of a loved one. It’s a promise earned through a lifetime of hard work—and it has stood the test of time, weathering economic downturns, political shifts, and demographic change.| Sahan Journal
A fast-growing fraud industry is stealing billions of dollars from U.S. consumers every year. The impact is profound, particularly when victims are older adults who are at a time in their lives when they are least able to recover financially.| Sahan Journal
Minnesotans who have been defrauded now have a stronger path to financial recovery, thanks to a groundbreaking bipartisan law championed by AARP Minnesota. In 2025, the state enacted the Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund, the first of its kind in the nation, with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle.| Sahan Journal