Tag: retirement savings

But more than half of pre-retirees expect to hold down a job, PGIM found in a survey.

A brief by the Center of Retirement Research studied how the size and scope of student loans affects 401(k) participation and retirement wealth accumulation. 

For one-third (33%) of Americans, spending on an experience has taken priority over achieving some larger financial goals, including saving for retirement, using the money for other financial investments, or paying off student debt.

This is especially a concern, as only 20% believe they are saving adequately for retirement.

Sources at the 2018 PLANSPONSOR National Conference discussed financial wellness, choosing between Roth and pre-tax savings and saving for long-term health care expenses.

The women are also far more risk-averse, PNC Investments learned in a survey.

Among those who have made an estimate, the median amount is $650,000, Bankrate.com learned in a survey.

An Allianz Life study found that while there was an increase in comfort with the market, workers continue to worry about their retirement savings. 

A survey also revealed that among those Americans with access to using retirement savings vehicles, only 46% say they are contributing as much as they would like.

A Hearts & Wallets report reveals that of 49.4 million working Americans with less than $50,000 in investable assets, 33 million “wish they were doing a better job saving,”and the market for income management for new retirees is a sizable one.

They say regular expenses are keeping them from doing so, Bankrate.com found in a survey.

Workers surveyed said help with student loan debt and more financial education would help them achieve their financial goals.

Only one-third are participating in their retirement plan

While 64% of couples in their 20's discuss retirement savings, this drops to only 48% for those 40 and over.

However, their fear of investing in the stock market could hurt their outcomes, a survey reveals.

Among advice attributes respondents to a T. Rowe Price survey said they would like are ease of use, inclusion of alerts about critical developments in their account and not requiring a great deal of their time.

The Bipartisan Policy Center and Ric Edelman announce the launch of “Funding Our Future: A Campaign for America’s Retirement Security.”

Over a six-year period, projected income replacement scores in plans managed by Empower increased from 68% to 77.8%

This is up from 62% in 2005, Fidelity Investments says.

The paper shows employees who adhere to treatment plans and adopt simple healthier lifestyle behaviors can save on out-of-pocket health care costs and invest that savings to have additional income in retirement.