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BlackRock CEO warns most Americans are unprepared for retirement

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, has warned that most Americans are significantly underprepared for retirement, with the average required savings estimated at $2.1 million, a target few are close to achieving. He highlighted that generations like Gen X, who are heavily reliant on 401(k)s, face a particularly challenging future due to the inherent complexities and individual responsibility associated with these plans. Fink advocates for increased employer involvement and potentially mandatory savings to address the growing retirement crisis, noting that many approaching retirement have little to no savings in 401(k)s or IRAs, increasing reliance on a Social Security system nearing insolvency. AI

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BlackRock CEO warns most Americans are unprepared for retirement

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sydney Lake ·

    You need $2 million to retire and ‘almost no one is close,’ BlackRock CEO warns, a problem that Gen X will make ‘harder and nastier’

    Many Americans have less than $150,000 saved for retirement.