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Only 37% of Americans Think They’ll Reach Their Retirement Savings Target

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million in savings to retire comfortably, according to Business Insider. The data stems from a survey published by Charles Schwab where only 37% of respondents believe it’s highly likely they’ll reach their retirement savings target. What’s going on: American workers estimate they’ll need $1.8

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Americans’ Outlook On Retirement Is Bleaker Than Ever

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What’s going on: Gallup published a report revealing that only 43% of nonretirees think they will have enough money to live comfortably in retirement. The data emphasizes the need for proactive measures to ensure financial security during retirement.

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How Financial Wellness Programs Can Benefit Employees and Employers

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Gone are the days when new employees received a list of the company holidays during onboarding and a packet with information about how to sign up for health care and retirement benefits. Companies can gauge employees’ interest in financial wellness programs by conducting anonymous surveys, she adds.

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Examining The Global Impact Of The Gig Economy Explosion

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Using online website traffic data, surveys across 17 countries and other methods, the World Bank found that developed countries hold the majority of the world’s large percentage of gig workers. However, the study cites the presence of a considerable wage gap felt by women in many regions.

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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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It could be down payment money for a home, putting [funds] toward a young child’s education or investing in retirement. A survey from Debt.com found that millennials carry the highest debt load—13% of that age group have accrued $10,000 to $30,000 in debt. However, it’s not just lifestyle creep that’s causing this growing debt.

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Consulteering - A New Approach to Retirement

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Work a Little, Play a Little: A New Retirement Strategy from the New York Times covers the  growing trend towards people working part-time in retirement.   The article focuses on a retired educator who has put together a portfolio of activities to meet his goal of “balancing a life of leisure with a life of purpose.”.

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What Leslie Jordan’s Legacy Can Teach Us About Pivoting to a Third Act

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And in life, often your first act is devoted to childhood and education, your second to career and family and your third, following retirement, is how you choose to fill your golden years in service to the legacy you wish to leave. Novels have a beginning, middle and end. Leslie Jordan was likely familiar with third acts.