Employees are turning 65 with no plans to retire: What this means for benefits

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

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As economic instability continues to rattle retirement timelines, a growing number of older Americans are hitting pause on their retirement plans. 

According to the annual Protected Retirement Income and Planning (PRIP) Study, 30% of workers ages 61 to 65 are now considering postponing retirement. This demographic is known as “Peak 65,” due to the unprecedented number reaching retirement age this year.  Their top concerns include persistent inflation, market volatility and deepening uncertainty about the future of Social Security.

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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