Did Americans contribute enough to their retirement in 2024?

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Record inflation rates and wages that never seem to keep up have not made it easy for Americans to save for retirement or emergencies — but workers are giving it their best shot. 

According to financial advisory company Betterment at Work, six in ten employees report experiencing significant anxiety over their daily finances, and 51% of employees report that their financial anxiety distracts them from their work. The top financial stressors were inflation, credit card debt and housing costs, underscoring workers’ fear that they won’t be able to achieve financial wellness. However, that hasn’t stopped workers from saving. 

Deanna Cuadra
Senior Reporter

Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio


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