Tag: millennials

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A recent New York Times op-ed argued that the Millennial generation, contrary to popular reports, “gets a gold star for retirement preparedness.”  This argument was based on comparing 401(k) holdings at ages 22-37 of $6,933 for Millennials to $3,970 for Gen Xers.   I would be delighted if Millennials were doing well in terms of…

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Three out of four members of Generation X wish they could turn back the clock and get another shot at planning for retirement. One in three baby boomers say don’t think they’ll ever be able to retire. “Overwhelmingly, Americans are stressed about their current – and future – financial situation,” the National Association of Persona…