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Retirement USA is a national initiative that is working for a new retirement system that, along with Social Security, will provide universal, secure, and adequate income for future retirees. The initiative has developed 12 Principles for a New Retirement System, which provides a framework for a future system in which employers, workers, and the government would share responsibility for the retirement security for all American workers.
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The gap between what Americans have for retirement today and what they should have is $6.6 trillion.
Visit our Story Bank to see the thoughts, concerns, and fears many individuals have about retirement.
Learn what the numbers tell us about the nation's real retirement crisis.
Retirement USA is a national initiative working for a new retirement system that, along with Social Security, will provide universal, secure, and adequate income for future retirees.
Did You Know?
Half of retirees age 65 and older have a yearly income of less than $15,635.
The median income of people 65 and over without earnings was $15,635 in 2008. If earnings from work are included, the median increases to $18,337, according to Census Bureau data.
The median income of the older households was $29,744, compared to $56,791 for households with members under 65. Even adjusting for household size, the median income of older households is much lower than that of working-age households ($38,891 versus $24,511).
Latest News
$6.6 Trillion Retirement Savings Shortfall Shows 401(k)'s No Replacement for Pensions
by Kenneth Thomas, Business Insider, January 25, 2013
Capping big pensions: How much is too much?
by Ed Mendel, Capitol Weekly (Sacramento, CA), April 04, 2012
Most Baby Boomers Will Work for Life
by Dave Bernard, U. S. News & World Report, October 21, 2011
Retirement at risk
by Eric Ruth, News Journal (Wilmington, DE), September 25, 2011
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Retirement USA is collecting personal stories about people’s fears and concerns for retirement. Washington isn’t paying attention to the retirement concerns of workers and retirees, so we need to speak out. The stories will help show lawmakers the reality of the retirement income crisis.
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