3 questions to ask the candidates

After years of paying into Medicare and Social Security, you’ve earned a say in each program’s future. That’s why AARP launched You’ve Earned a Say, a national conversation to help protect

and strengthen these programs for today’s seniors as well as future generations. YOU'VE EARNED A SAY President Obama and Mitt Romney on the campaign trail. — Photos by Carolyn Kaster/AP

Photo, Charles Dharapak/AP Photo * Speak up now. Answer a few quick questions about Medicare and Social Security. DO * The Future of Medicare: 15 proposals. READ * The Future of Social

Security: 12 proposals. READ * Add your photo or video to the Share Your Say Wall. DO See also: Learn more about You’ve Earned a Say. The next president and Congress could decide the future

of Medicare and Social Security, yet too few candidates will tell you where they stand on the future of these vital programs. Before you cast your vote on Nov. 6, make sure you know where

candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate and presidency stand on these three issues: * How would you protect Social Security for today’s seniors and strengthen it for

future generations? * How would you put Medicare on stronger financial ground and protect today’s seniors and future retirees from the burden of rising health costs? * How would you help

Americans build a financial nest egg for their retirement? IF YOU HAVEN’T YET REGISTERED TO VOTE, LEARN HOW YOU CAN. Your voice is more important than ever.