Employers can add muscle to American savings push

With a divide among employer populations, a new survey meant to kick off America Saves Week finds that savings challenges remain as employees struggle to save what they can, both for their immediate needs and their eventual retirement.

America Saves Week, Feb. 24 to March 1, is a coordinated effort to raise employee awareness of the importance of actually sitting down and making concrete savings plans, through a company sponsored 401(k) or other savings vehicles.