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Redefining retirement - it’s all of our work.

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Retirement concerns consume many U.S. voters

56%
of registered voters worry about their personal finances at least once a day
51%
are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying
31%
of voters have a difficult time immediately paying an unexpected bill of $500
18%
are very confident they will have enough money to live on throughout their retirement years.

Retirement savings: Expectation vs. Reality

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The expectation
$2.089 million is the average expected amount of savings needed for a secure retirement
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The reality
33% have no retirement savings and 69% have less than $150,000 in retirement savings, including 62% of Gen X (44-59 year-olds)

Key demographic groups with no retirement savings

Chart of key demographic groups with no retirement savings

Voters want Washington policymakers to prioritize retirement security legislation

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80% believe the Trump Administration and Congress should prioritize legislation to help people plan and save for a secure retirement

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Only 28% believe that our retirement system gives working Americans the necessary tools and resources to save for a secure retirement