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Nearly 40% of Americans nearing retirement lack savings, struggle with early withdrawals

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A significant portion of American workers nearing retirement age lack adequate savings, with nearly 40% not having a retirement account. This issue spans multiple generations, including Gen X and Baby Boomers, with many individuals resorting to early withdrawals from their existing retirement funds due to financial pressures. Consequently, a substantial number of retirees are experiencing financial hardship, struggling to maintain their desired lifestyle post-employment, while the perceived amount needed for a comfortable retirement continues to rise. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses financial trends and survey data related to retirement savings, not a specific event like a product release or funding round.

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Nearly 40% of Americans nearing retirement lack savings, struggle with early withdrawals

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Burleigh ·

    Despite nearing their 60s, nearly four in 10 Americans heading towards the end of their careers don’t even have a retirement account

    Around four in 10 U.S. Gen Xers, and even some baby boomers, haven’t saved for retirement—as current retirees who didn’t save enough endure a “nightmare.”

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