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Fair, equitable, and affordable financial products and services are essential to helping people and communities build and maintain wealth.

These principles build upon AARP’s general consumer principles, which apply to all products and services, including utilities (see also

Devote adequate resources—the nation should devote sufficient resources to ensure access to benefits and adequate benefit levels for all who qu

Promote transparency—proper accountability and oversight of government spending requires a transparent budget process negotiated by elected off

The following principles guide AARP’s efforts to increase the accountability of government officials, promote access, and encourage civic engagement.