For Gen X, reality bites when it comes to retirement

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

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Gen X has a reputation for flying under the radar, but they need more attention and support when it comes to their retirement savings. 

Employees between the ages of 43-58 have the largest retirement savings gap of all groups, according to a new report from asset management firm Schroders. While they anticipate needing to save more than $1.1 million to retire comfortably, they expect to have around $660k in their retirement fund. Due to this gap, Gen X employees are the least confident in reaching what they consider their “dream retirement,” compared to 49% of millennials and 53% of baby boomers. 

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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