Economic worries are a top concern for working baby boomers from the battleground state of Ohio, according to a new study.
AARP’s “Anxiety Index” reveals the majority of non-retired Ohioans ages 50 to 64 feel dissatisfied and anxious about their financial outlook.
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy Leamond (leh-MOND) says candidates in the upcoming November elections are just scratching the surface when they talk about jobs.
The survey found 72 percent of boomers say they'll probably have to delay retirement, and 59 percent fear they'll have to rely more heavily on Social Security and Medicare.
Leamond says the anxieties are leading to a general dissatisfaction with political leaders, and as of now, Ohio voters over age 50 are evenly split in their presidential vote preference.
The survey found two thirds of voters don’t know what candidates would actually do if elected.
She says with a razor tight election, it’s critical for there to be much more discussion about these topics in the coming weeks.
Leamond says candidates need to pay particular attention to the issues of Medicare and Social Security, which are of utmost importance to boomers heading into the voting both.
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