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As the oldest members of Generation X turn 60 this year, new research reveals a troubling reality: More than half (54%) of this cohort doesn’t believe they’ll be financially ready for retirement.
Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Planning and Progress Study paints a stark picture of Gen X’s readiness, and underscores the critical role benefit managers can play in helping them course-correct.
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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