WASHINGTON, DC — Among all the issues that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are hotly debating during the election season, few impact 50-plus Americans as much as Social Security. The July/August AARP Bulletin features an exclusive in which both candidates are asked to explain their plan to keep Social Security solvent, and how they will make sure it will continue to help those who need it most.  Other Bulletin stories this month include: “99 Great Ways to Save” and an article detailing how some supplement makers put claims on their labels that are false—and sometimes even dangerous.

Stories in the July/August AARP Bulletininclude:

Trump & Clinton —Where They Stand On Social Security: Earlier this year, AARP invited presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to detail their positions on Social Security. What will each candidate do to make Social Security financially sound for future generations? And what specific plans does each candidate have to ensure that So­cial Security will meet the needs of future retirees? The responses, provided by the campaigns in their chosen style, provide insight into the future of Social Security under each candidate’s potential administration.

99 Great Ways to Save (Cover Story): Did you know that you can save up to 50 percent on Kindle e-books that are chosen for AARP members or that certain months are better for buying particular products? For example, the best time to buy a grill is after Labor Day, October is the best month to shop for appliances and November is best for cookware. With tips from 23 experts that can save you thousands of dollars, you will be sure to save cash on everything from beauty and style to travel, technology and home finance.

Pills That Promise Too Much: Americans buy $37 billion worth of nutritional supplements a year, ranging from simple vitamin and mineral pills to sleep aids, muscle powders, memory enhancers and self-proclaimed disease cures. Sales are rising, thanks to the millions of boomers now facing age-related health conditions, including memory loss. Unlike prescription or over-the-counter medicines, supplements are regulated by the U.S. government as food, not medicine, so manufacturers don’t need to prove to regulators that their products are effective or safe before coming to market. Some supplement makers put claims on their labels that are false—and sometimes even unsafe.

Staying Safe and Secure on Social Media: If you are 50-plus and on Facebook, you are in great company. About 64 percent of adults ages 50 to 64 who are online use Facebook, as do almost half of those 65 and older. But the social media world is also a haven for fraud. Among these are “phishing” scams where criminals try to collect credit card numbers, log-in credentials and other information in order to steal your identity. Learn how to get wise to fraud and stay safe on social media.

A Conversation with Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator: In an exclusive interview with AARP Bulletin, Charles Bolden, NASA administrator and former astronaut, speaks about visiting Mars, threats from asteroids and international collaboration in space. (Bites and b-roll available). 

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