Millennials Benefiting from Retirement Plan Modernization
They are on track to replace 75% of their income, compared to 64% for Americans overall.
Tag: Social Security
A Mere 6% of Retirees Continue Working
But more than half of pre-retirees expect to hold down a job, PGIM found in a survey.
Workers Worry About the Future of Social Security
This is especially a concern, as only 20% believe they are saving adequately for retirement.
Gen X, Millennials May Have Misguided Retirement Expectations
More than one-third of Gen Xers and Millennials have no retirement savings, and although many expect to rely on Social Security for a major portion of retirement income, they have no intention of maximizing their benefits, a survey finds.
Most Retirees Only Withdrawing Required Minimum Distribution
A mere 21% feel confident about drawing down their retirement plan assets, Ameriprise Financial found in a survey.
More Than Half of Advisers Say Clients Ask Them About Social Security
Yet, only 13% of workers have discussed Social Security with an adviser.
An Uncommon Argument Against Greater Savings
In a frank conversation with PLANADVISER, Andrew Biggs points to some common misconceptions about retirement income replacement among lower income groups.
Social Security Uncertainty Must Inspire Concerted Action
Commenting on new Social Security deficit projection figures published this week, Rob Fishbein, corporate counsel at Prudential Financial, says it’s not time to hit the panic button yet—but it is time to take very seriously the retirement income challenge individuals face.
Most Americans Don’t Know How Much They’ll Need, to Retire
Among those who have made an estimate, the median amount is $650,000, Bankrate.com learned in a survey.
Social Security Board Revises Depletion Date, Calls for Congressional Action
The Social Security OASI Trust Fund is projected to become depleted in late 2034, as compared to last year’s estimate of early 2035.
‘New Social Contract for Retirement Is Needed’
A survey finds that to prevent future retirees from challenges, governments and employers will have to step up to the plate.
Trust in Social Security Falters in 2018 Planning & Progress Study
About one in three Americans have less than $5,000 in retirement savings, and one in five have no individual private retirement savings at all, according to a new Northwestern Mutual study.
Americans on Track to Replace 64% of Income in Retirement
Participants who work with a traditional or online adviser are on track to replace 116% of their income. Those working with any paid adviser, 91%, and those with no adviser, 51%.
Americans’ Lack of Social Security Knowledge Shows
Tina Ambrozy, president of sales and distribution at Nationwide, warns of a major disconnect between what consumers think their Social Security benefit will be—and what this amount will cover—compared to reality.
Most Women Worried About Life in Retirement
Only 25% expect life to be better in retirement, Nationwide found in a survey.
Social Security Optimization Can Extend Retirement Portfolios by a Decade
In an exclusive interview with Bill Meyer, founder and managing principal of Social Security Solutions in Leawood, Kansas, PLANADVISER hears about some serious shortcomings in the conventional thinking on Social Security claiming strategies—and a failure to coordinate these effectively with the drawdown of DC plan assets.
Two Thirds of Millennials Have No Retirement Savings
Only one-third are participating in their retirement plan
Manning & Napier Updates Social Security, Medicare Guides
Updates to the firm’s Social Security and Medicare guides, among other publications, aim to help individuals and employers make the best decisions when it comes to maximizing and coordinating private and government benefits.
Campaign Waged to Raise Awareness of Retirement Savings
The Bipartisan Policy Center and Ric Edelman announce the launch of “Funding Our Future: A Campaign for America’s Retirement Security.”
Millennials’ Retirement Prospects Are Challenging
They earn less than older generations, are less likely to participate in a retirement plan, and will have to contend with longer life spans and rising health care costs.