Employees fear how the election and inflation may impact their retirement

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 3 Min Read

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Employees are regaining their confidence around their ability to save enough for retirement, but will it be enough after a few tough years and the challenges that still remain? 

According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s annual Retirement Confidence survey, two-thirds of employees feel confident in their retirement prospects, a figure unchanged from 2023. However, inflation and the upcoming presidential election are top concerns for employees, as they fear changes around retirement programs due to these factors. 

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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