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Confidence in retirement plans 2016, by generation
Confidence in retirement plans 2016, by generation
How confident are you that you will be able to fully retire with a lifestyle you consider comfortable? (by generation)
This survey, conducted among workers in the United States shows their confidence in whether they will be able to lead the lifestyle they consider comfortable once they retire. The results were sorted by generation. During the survey, 44 percent of Generation X members stated they were somewhat confident that they will be able to fully retire with a comfortable lifestyle.
How confident are you that you will be able to fully retire with a lifestyle you consider comfortable? (by generation)
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| Millennials | Generation X | Baby Boomers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very confident | 68% | 56% | 62% |
| Somewhat confident | 50% | 44% | 47% |
| Millennials | Generation X | Baby Boomers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very confident | 68% | 56% | 62% |
| Somewhat confident | 50% | 44% | 47% |
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This survey, conducted among workers in the United States shows their confidence in whether they will be able to lead the lifestyle they consider comfortable once they retire. The results were sorted by generation. During the survey, 44 percent of Generation X members stated they were somewhat confident that they will be able to fully retire with a comfortable lifestyle.
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- Release date
- August 2016
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- April 11 –May 12, 2016
- Number of respondents
- 4,161 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- U.S. business employers and workers
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- April 11 –May 12, 2016
- Number of respondents
- 4,161 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- U.S. business employers and workers
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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