Despite taking proactive steps to keep their finances in check, only a third of American workers (34%) believe they are saving enough money in order to live comfortably in retirement, according to new research from the Principal Financial Well-Being Index.
Slightly more than half (51%) report they are making good progress toward achieving their long-term financial goals. However, those workers (62%) who work with a financial professional are significantly more likely to think they are making progress toward achieving their goals compared to those who do not use a financial professional (46%).