Tag: retirement savings

Commuters crossing crowded London Bridge on the way home from work

The minority of Americans who have a financial adviser say they feel pretty good about where they are. It’s everyone else who is largely dissatisfied with their finances. Among the workers and retirees who consult a financial adviser, two out of three describe themselves as financially secure, and the others are presumably working on it…

Photo of a Black family visiting their parents

The stark difference in Black and White workers’ wealth is old news. But now we have some fresh information about the wealth gap: it grows as people age and move through their retirement years. The most striking deterioration in Blacks’ relative standing can be seen in non-housing wealth. This mainly consists of 401(k)-style plans and…