How to protect retirement savings from inflation and economic downturns

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 5 Min Read

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Americans are experiencing a rude awakening when it comes to the impact of inflation on their ability to put money away for retirement. 

Between the rising cost of groceries, the skyrocketing price of gas and other daily purchases and the volatile swings of the stock market, saving is becoming a pipe dream for many. Seventy-four percent of Americans say inflation has negatively impacted their financial situation, according to a survey by Bankrate. Twenty-five percent plan to delay their retirement, and 21% have reduced their retirement savings, data from BMO Harris Bank and Ipsos found. 

Alyssa Place
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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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