Will your retirement dreams match your reality?
That's perhaps the most critical question to ask people who are currently retired. Was your retirement what you expected, or was it something else?
For more than 30 years, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) has conducted the Retirement Confidence Survey, which gauges the views and attitudes of working-age and retired Americans regarding retirement and their preparations for retirement.1
Part of the survey takes a deep dive into workers' expectations for sources of income in retirement versus retirees' actual income sources.
Here's a couple of highlights of the 2021 survey.
Only 33% of workers expect Social Security to be a significant source of retirement income. In reality, 62% of retirees say it's a major source.
Further, more than 50% of workers believe that workplace retirement savings plans will be a significant source of retirement income. But the 2021 survey found that workplace plans are a major source for only 20% of retirees.
Surprised? We're not. These numbers are consistent year after year. Here's another nugget to consider: 26% of workers plan to work for pay in retirement. In reality, only 7% of retirees do.
For most, retirement is the "next chapter" in life. It's critical that your finances support your retirement vision, so there are no surprises when it's your turn.
Let us know if there's a change in your retirement dream. We'd welcome the chance to hear what prompted the difference. We are happy to help, if you have any questions or would like additional insight, please feel free to reach out to me at joe@printers401k.com or 800.307.0376.
At the Printers 401k®, we believe with the right plan design, we can create successful retirement outcomes for your business and employees.
Disclosure: This material was created for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as ERISA, tax, legal or investment advice. Investment Advice and 3(38) Investment Fiduciary services offered through Diversified Financial Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. 3(16) Administrative Fiduciary Services provided by PISTL Service Corporation. Discretionary Trustee services provided by Printing Industries 401k Trustees. If you are seeking investment advice specific to your needs, such advice services must be obtained on your own separate from this educational material.
1. Employee Benefit Research Institute, 2021 Retirement Confidence Survey
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