Gen X workers delay retirement amid financial pressures

4 articles · Updated · Fox Business · Apr 28

A PwC survey finds nearly 50% of Gen X employees are postponing retirement, with only 38% expecting to retire as planned and over half likely to withdraw retirement funds early.
Stagnant wages, rising living costs, and lack of savings are forcing difficult financial decisions, causing many to feel overwhelmed and unprepared for financial crises.
These delays impact workforce planning and business costs, as older employees remain on payroll longer, prompting calls for improved financial education and support from employers.

What happens to career progression for younger generations when older workers cannot retire?

Is delaying retirement a personal failure or a sign of a broken economic system?

As the 401(k) system falters for millions, is the era of individual-funded retirement over?

Can corporate wellness programs solve a crisis caused by stagnant national wages?

How will the economy function when a large part of the population can never afford to stop working?

With savings depleted, what is the new American safety net for a financial emergency?