Gary Koenig
Gary Koenig AARP Public Policy Institute
Gary Koenig is Vice President of Financial Security at the AARP Public Policy Institute, where he leads a team working on economic and consumer issues important to helping people achieve and maintain financial security as they age. Since 2016, he has directed the development of the AARP strategy on savings and financial planning, the goal of which is to drive better financial health by influencing public policy, private industry, and personal behavior. That strategy reflects the understanding that economic security in old age is influenced by financial stability during one’s working years. Since its launch in 2019, Koenig also has helped lead the development of AARP Money MapTM, an online platform that empowers users to take control of their finances through a unified experience of tools, resources, and opportunities to learn more about effectively managing their money. His research has primarily focused on Social Security and retirement savings policy, financial health, and innovative approaches to increasing lifetime income. Before joining AARP, Koenig worked as an economist for the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation for 13 years, where he specialized in employer-provided pensions and retirement plans. In addition, Koenig is a member of the National Academy of Social Insurance and serves as a board member for the Employee Benefits Research Institute. He holds a master’s degree in economics from Duke University. CONTACT
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Gary Koenig MA
Vice President Financial Security
AREAS OF EXPERTISE Financial health, retirement savings, social security, and tax & budget policy ABOUTGary Koenig is Vice President of Financial Security at the AARP Public Policy Institute, where he leads a team working on economic and consumer issues important to helping people achieve and maintain financial security as they age. Since 2016, he has directed the development of the AARP strategy on savings and financial planning, the goal of which is to drive better financial health by influencing public policy, private industry, and personal behavior. That strategy reflects the understanding that economic security in old age is influenced by financial stability during one’s working years. Since its launch in 2019, Koenig also has helped lead the development of AARP Money MapTM, an online platform that empowers users to take control of their finances through a unified experience of tools, resources, and opportunities to learn more about effectively managing their money. His research has primarily focused on Social Security and retirement savings policy, financial health, and innovative approaches to increasing lifetime income. Before joining AARP, Koenig worked as an economist for the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation for 13 years, where he specialized in employer-provided pensions and retirement plans. In addition, Koenig is a member of the National Academy of Social Insurance and serves as a board member for the Employee Benefits Research Institute. He holds a master’s degree in economics from Duke University. CONTACT
For , call 202-434-2560 or e-mail . Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures