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The reporting behind our conversations about retirement. These articles and videos from national news organizations look at how the 401(k) came to be, how retirement savings have held up, and why so many Americans worry they won’t have enough.
The 401(k) and Retirement Savings
How today’s most common retirement plan began, and how it has performed for savers.
401(k) retirement savings account balances sank in 2022, Fidelity says
Article on how average 401(k) balances fared in 2022, based on Fidelity data.
Why It’s Time to Retire the 401(k)
An article from TIME’s archive questioning the 401(k) as a retirement plan.
60 Minutes video report
Video from CBS’s 60 Minutes, as referenced in our retirement report.
The Greatest Retirement Crisis In American History
Commentary by Edward Siedle on why many Americans are headed toward retirement without enough saved.
The Retirement Savings Gap
Reporting on how many Americans are approaching retirement without enough saved.
Retirement out of reach for millions of Americans
Video report on Americans for whom retirement is out of reach.
American seniors don’t have enough retirement savings
Article on older Americans without enough retirement savings.
Millions of Americans nearing retirement age have no savings
Article on Americans nearing retirement age with no savings.
See what this means for your plan
Headlines describe the averages. We’ll look at your numbers, your timeline and your goals, side by side.
Schedule a Complimentary Discovery CallThese links are provided for educational purposes only. The articles and videos were created by third-party news organizations that are not affiliated with Legacy Shield Financial, and their inclusion does not imply endorsement of Legacy Shield Financial or any product. Legacy Shield Financial does not control the content of external sites. Nothing on this page is tax, legal or investment advice.