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It’s no secret that the U.S. economy has created a divide between those who have financial stability and those who do not, and retirees are not exempt from this trend. According to research from Cerulli Associates, a significant wealth transfer of $84 trillion is expected to shift from older to younger generations by 2045. However, there are concerns that a retirement savings crisis may be on the horizon for those who have not adequately prepared for their elder years.
Chayce Horton, senior analyst at Cerulli, explains, “That wealth transfer is going to take place on a less-than-widespread basis. There’s been a significant amount of wealth that’s been created, and that wealth is concentrated in fewer and older hands than it has been in a long time.” This highlights the importance of proper financial planning and wealth management for retirees.
Covering the cost of retirement has become increasingly challenging, with rising inflation making healthcare and long-term care expenses more expensive. Fidelity estimated that a 65-year-old single individual may need around $157,700 to cover healthcare costs in retirement, while an average retired couple would need approximately $315,000.
The combination of growing costs and low retirement balances has led to some experts suggesting that a retirement savings crisis is looming. A recent survey from the National Institute on Retirement Security found that 79% of Americans believe there is a retirement crisis, with more than half expressing concerns about their financial security in retirement.
To address these challenges, experts like Teresa Ghilarducci, professor of economics at The New School for Social Research, propose mandatory savings plans that require participation from all individuals. Ghilarducci emphasizes the importance of starting early and leveraging the power of compound interest to build sufficient savings for retirement.
Data shows that a forced savings approach can be effective, as evidenced by the experience of financial services provider Empower. For individuals earning $35,000 to $50,000 without access to a workplace retirement savings plan, introducing mandatory savings through payroll deduction can dramatically increase savings rates.
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