Nonretirees tie recent high in worry about retirement finances

3 articles · Updated · Gallup · May 6

Gallup’s April 1-15 poll found 69% were very or moderately worried, while 45% expected to have enough money in retirement versus 82% of retirees.
The 37-point comfort gap is the second largest in Gallup’s trend since 2002, with concern highest among lower-income adults and still widespread even among those with retirement savings plans.
Nonretirees expect to rely more on 401(k)-style savings and part-time work, less on Social Security, and to retire at 66 on average, five years later than current retirees did.

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