Affordability is the Top Stated Concern. This horizontal bar chart shows the share of low-income adults age 50 and older (LI50+) who reported each financial concern in Spring 2026. Rising prices was the most commonly reported concern at 88%, followed by retirement savings (80%) and medical debt or care (72%). Smaller shares reported concern about losing public benefits (56%) and housing costs (54%). Source: AARP Foundation Economic Security Monitor, Spring 2026.