Tag: retirement savings

A majority of Americans say they have not fully recovered financially from the Great Recession of 2008.

A survey revealed that 46% of Millennials think you need at least $1,000 to start investing, and 17% think you need $10,000.

They deferred 90% or more of the maximum that could be invested in a defined contribution (DC) plan in 2017.

A Bankrate.com study says about twice as many Americans are saving more now, compared to responses from the survey's 2011 debut. 

The average Millennial spends over $30 on coffee per month, but will also, on average, save $480 for retirement in the same time frame. 

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