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The National Retirement Risk Index (NRRI) measures the percentage of working-age households that are at risk of being unable to maintain their pre-retirement standard of living in retirement. It addresses one of the most compelling challenges facing the nation today — ensuring retirement security for an aging population.

Key findings in the National Retirement Risk Index show that:

• The retirement landscape is shifting dramatically, making the outlook for retiring Baby Boomers and Generation Xers far less sanguine than for current retirees.
• Nearly 45 percent of households are "at risk" of not having enough to maintain their living standards in retirement.
• Saving more and working longer may substantially improve the outlook.

A full report, along with Issues in Brief, and other useful resources, can be accessed through the relevant links below. The NRRI will be updated periodically.

Health Care Costs Drive Up the National Retirement Risk Index   

Is There Really a Retirement Savings Crisis? An NRRI Analysis

Households 'At Risk': A Closer Look at the Bottom Third

What Moves the National Retirement Risk Index? A Look Back and an Update

Press Release

NRRI "In a Nutshell"

Issue in Brief: Retirements at Risk: A New National Retirement Risk Index

Full Report: "Retirements at Risk: A New National Retirement Risk Index

Myths & Realities about Retirement Preparedness

 
The Center gratefully acknowledges Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company for its exclusive support of this project.

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