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Most Americans Have Never Estimated Their Retirement Savings Needs
Original: Only 39% of Americans Have Ever Tried to Figure Out How Much They Need for Retirement. Here's the Five-Minute Version of the Math
A new report finds only 39% of Americans have ever tried to calculate how much money they need to retire. The figure highlights a widespread gap in retirement planning, with most people saving and investing without a clear target in mind. Commentators are walking through simple rules of thumb—like estimating annual expenses and multiplying by withdrawal rates—to show how quickly a rough savings number can be worked out in minutes.
Why now: The low statistic surprises readers and personal finance writers are using it to push simple retirement-planning advice.
Evidence
- Only 39% of Americans Have Ever Tried to Figure Out How Much They Need for Retirement. Here's the Five-Minute Version of the Math · 24/7 Wall St.
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