Workers are stressed about retirement. Here’s what employers can do

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  • Key Insight: Uncover how rising everyday expenses are shifting the share of employees off track.
  • What’s at Stake: Workers risking their long-term retirement security as daily expenses escalate.
  • Supporting Data: 72% of employees off track for retirement in 2026.
  • Forward Look: Prepare for employees expecting to work longer than planned.
    Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

The number of U.S. workers struggling to save for retirement is on the rise, adding to the financial strain many employees are already experiencing.

Jimmy Nesbitt
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Jimmy Nesbitt is a reporter at Employee Benefit News, where he covers the evolving landscape of workplace benefits, healthcare, retirement, financial wellness and related policy issues. His career … Read full bio


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