More than 20 million adults across the country are current or former participants in multilevel marketing organizations (MLM). This $36 billion industry represents the commission-based sales of a variety of products and services. ​



​Most people who join MLMs do so with the hopes of earning extra money or achieving financial freedom. While some achieve these goals, many do not.​

​AARP Foundation has released new research exploring the mindset, expectations, and experiences of MLM participants. Download an executive summary of the report, "Multilevel Marketing: The Research, Risks and Rewards," here.