Millennials don’t plan on retiring at 65 — here’s their new strategy

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 4 Min Read

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For decades, the road to retirement has been laid out for employees in a relatively straight path: Save up and leave the workforce at 65. But millennials are ready to take a detour

More than half of millennials believe retirement means financial independence, not reaching a set age, according to a new survey by Iralogix, an IRA-solutions provider. Additionally, nearly 17% say they don’t anticipate leaving the workforce fully; rather, they envision having more flexibility in their careers, whether that’s working part-time, starting a business or pursuing a passion project. 

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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