The Aspen Institute Financial Security Program lays out ways industry leaders and policymakers can improve Americans’ retirement outlook, including expanded access to plans and help with emergency savings.
“Given the fact that nearly half of households headed by someone age 55 or older have no retirement savings and that one estimate puts the median retirement account balance across all savers at $40,000, the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program convened its third annual Leadership Forum on Retirement Savings. More than 70 experts and industry leaders explored feasible solutions over the course of two days. By Forum’s end, participants had identified five ideas most ready for advancement.”
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