Retirement Issues and Trends

Key findings from a new study by GOBankingRates indicate the average retirement savings balance is $315,000 or more in all 50 states. To determine how ready the average … more Retirement Readiness in All 50 States

To commemorate Social Security’s 90th anniversary, the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies published Social Security Turns 90: The Cornerstone of Retirement Income to highlight the program’s vital role … more Transamerica Report Underscores Reliance on Social Security

To better understand how older Americans are navigating retirement in 2025, RetirementLiving surveyed 1,000 people aged 60 and older to gather details on their retirement status, savings, debt, … more RetirementLiving Survey: 58 Percent of Seniors Fear Running Out of Money

The “retirement crisis” is a widely discussed topic, with many in the media and the public believing the nation faces a severe issue of inadequate retirement savings. Go … more Is Talk of a Retirement Crisis Overblown?

The National Bureau of Economic Research shuttered its Retirement and Disability Research Center (RDRC) due to funding cuts at the Social Security Administration. Why it matters: Founded in … more Retirement Research Centers Close Due to SSA Funding Cuts

Across the U.S., older adults face an average gap of about $115,000 between what they’re projected to spend during retirement and what they’re likely to bring in from … more Retirement Funding Gap Averages $115,000 For Most Older Americans

In the latest episode of the Decoding Retirement podcast, host Robert Powell interviews certified retirement management advisor Marcia Mantell about the key findings from the recently published Social … more Analyzing the Future of Social Security and Medicare

The U.S. population age 65 and older rose by 3.1 percent (to 61.2 million) while the population under age 18 decreased by 0.2 percent (to 73.1 million) from … more Census: Older Adults Outnumber Children in Nearly Half of U.S. Counties

WFS.org developed a resource page on aging and retirement saving trends that you might find helpful for developing marketing materials or meeting with clients. Here are a few … more Essential Retirement Statistics for 2025

Fidelity Investments® Q1 retirement analysis revealed that 401(k) savings rates hit a record high, driven by a milestone employee contribution rate of 9.5 percent, and an employer contribution … more Fidelity®: Retirement Savings Rates Reach Record in Q1