Data & Research

Of the more than half of Americans who don’t receive professional financial advice, 45% say it’s due to a lack of confidence.

As people age, the percentage dissatisfied with their approach to retirement, in terms of timeliness, increases.

Nineteen percent of investors polled don’t save at least 10% for retirement, and say doing so would not be easy, and another 19% do not have an emergency...

The debt is also preventing them from buying a home or starting a family.

Millennials are saving more to keep experiencing the lifestyle they want even if it means working for the rest of their lives. 

The lack of retirement savings could in part be due to prioritizing short-term financial considerations, a survey suggests..

Those who have received an inheritance have more positive feelings about retirement.

Outside of Social Security benefits, Americans are looking to 401(k)s and IRAs to fund most of their retirement.

Despite retirement industry suggestions that Americans should draw down less income in retirement, a paper suggests older Americans are not spending enough to live their retirement dreams.

The latest survey from Gallup finds that most U.S. employees prefer to work post-retirement, rather than needing to. 

Of this group, 58% obtain professional financial advice.

Fifty-six percent say their primary retirement savings goal is to not outlive savings.

Research of its clients by Fidelity finds that increased savings rates and positive stock market performance resulted in a record average 401(k) balance for Q1 2017.

As the supply of savings rises relative to demand, the “market-clearing return” on savings declines.

A new study finds that Millennials are reacting to market volatility with unwise investments and they’re less likely to seek advice.

Retirement savings accounts and Social Security are the top two sources of income that today's non-retirees expect to rely on the most.

Among those ages 14 to 21 surveyed, some are already saving for retirement, and many plan to not go into debt for college.

Making student loan and credit card payments are the priority for the majority of Americans surveyed.

Debt, caregiving and "boomerang" children can take a financial toll on people's lives, as well as a physical toll.

A new study finds that most Americans can’t pass a quiz on making their nest eggs last through retirement, and many lack knowledge of basic retirement planning concepts.