If People & Money 2020 demonstrates one thing, it’s that retirement is a great equalizer. Nearly everyone is worried about it and trying to prioritize it among the multitude of responsibilities they juggle in everyday life. Here’s a quick snapshot of the global challenge.
No matter the situation, everyone is concerned about outliving their savings in retirement.
- 37% globally have not started saving for retirement.
- 32% say that running out of money in retirement poses the greatest risk to their financial future.
- 55% are concerned about running out of money.
- 44% are concerned about maintaining their standard of living.
The data in People & Money 2020 is global, but the U.S. story differs somewhat from the rest of the world. Here are some highlights regarding Americans.