Tag: retirement savings

They have more than $260,000 saved, compared with $82,000 for those without an adviser.

The researchers say their results imply that it may be useful to facilitate decision making, particularly among the less-educated, as well as to facilitate people committing to and carrying out long-term financial decisions.

In addition to decreasing savings to retirement plans, one-third of employees say they have used up all or most of their savings or have increased their credit card debt due to health care costs, a survey finds.

A detailed analysis prepared by Aon suggests the typical worker would have to start saving at age 25 and put away 16% of pay annually—including the employer retirement plan match—to achieve a stable retirement outlook by age 67.

Willis Towers Watson suggests portals integrated with financial planning tools can help employees make strategic decisions about where to best save their money based on their unique financial situation.

Only 31% of those between the ages of 22 and 35 are saving for retirement.

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.