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As inflation increases and the value of the dollar continues to fall over the years, the majority of retired Americans worry that they won’t have enough savings to last them through their golden years. ing.
A new survey of 2,000 U.S. retirees published by Schroders shows that 68% are worried about how long their assets will last, and less than half believe they have enough savings ( 44%).
A new study by Schroeders finds that the majority of retired Americans are concerned about whether their savings are sufficient because of inflation. (St. Petersburg)
The report said rising prices are “hitting hard” on Americans in retirement, finding that 89% of respondents are worried about inflation reducing the value of their assets.
85% said they were worried about higher-than-expected medical costs, and 76% said they were worried about a major market downturn that would significantly reduce their wealth.
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One in three retirees told Schroeder that they were concerned that financial stress was affecting their overall health, and 26% said they had lost sleep because they were worried about their finances. I answered.
“Whether it’s going to the gas station, the grocery store or the pharmacy, prices in the U.S. have risen significantly in recent years, making it especially difficult for retirees living on fixed income,” said Deb Boyden, head of U.S. defined contribution plans. said. Schroders. “The challenges facing retirees today are further evidence of a retirement savings crisis.”
47% of U.S. retirees say their retirement expenses are higher than expected. (St. Petersburg)
Nearly half (47%) of all retirees say their retirement expenses are higher than expected, and 49% believe Medicare will cover more of their health care costs, according to the report.
Biden says inflation was 9% when he took office – it was 1.4% then.
The inflation rate rose from 1.4% in January 2021 to 9.1% in June 2022. It has since fallen to 3.5% as of March 2024, but remains above the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2%.
The overall inflation rate (seasonally adjusted) increased by 18.9% from January 2021 to March 2024. Over the same period, all food costs rose 21%, shelter costs rose 20.5%, and energy costs rose 36.9%.
Rising costs of everyday goods are hitting Americans’ household budgets hard, leaving low-income households, especially those on fixed incomes, including many retirees, the most vulnerable.
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But Americans of all ages are feeling the squeeze, and experts are concerned about current and future retirees.
“In addition to eroding the purchasing power of retirees, inflation is making it harder for younger generations to save for the future,” Boyden told FOX Business. “This is particularly worrying because many Gens X, Y and Z do not have access to the safety net of a company pension plan.”
