Tag: retirement

Two out of three working Americans grade their retirement readiness at no better than a “C.” So how about using the Social Security Statement that lands in their mailboxes, grabbing their attention, to spur them to action? The statement is already valued by millions of Americans. A survey funded by the U.S. Social Security Administration…

The brief’s key findings are: In 2013, 55 percent of households in their twenties had student debt, with an average amount of $31,000. The question is whether student debt – by reducing 401(k) savings and delaying home purchases – could have a big impact on retirement preparedness. The analysis uses the National Retirement Risk Index…