The Motley Fool publishes six strategies for retirement catch-up
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Updated · The Motley Fool · Apr 30
The Motley Fool publishes six strategies for retirement catch-up
4 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Apr 30
Citing a 2026 survey, it said 22% of workers have under $1,000 saved and 35% have $250,000 or more, excluding primary-home value.
Its advice includes making a retirement plan, saving aggressively, delaying retirement and Social Security claims, and using low-fee stock index funds for long-term growth.
The article says extra years of saving can materially raise balances, while options such as relocating, part-time work, reverse mortgages or cashing out life insurance may ease shortfalls.
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