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Millennials Are Unprepared For Retirement – Infographic

July 8, 2015 4 Comments

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Maybe it is this generation’s record-breaking student debt, or maybe it’s the trend of getting married much later in life, but millennials are known for putting off adult responsibilities. The generation is pushing back the big financial decisions in life, like buying a home and establishing a viable retirement plan.

How Millennials are Unprepared for Retirement

A new survey[1] from the Indexed Annuity Leadership Council (IALC) reveals that 37% of millennials say they have no money for retirement, and 24% say they owe more than they’ve saved. So, clearly millennials are unprepared for retirement!

Majority Want Alternative Retirement Savings Options

Across all generations, millenials are the least prepared but the most optimistic about the idea of saving for retirement. Most millennials think 401(k) when they think retirement, but with 401(k) plans becoming less fruitful, pensions dwindling and social security become less “secure,” they are looking to other options. So what is most popular with this generation? CDs, IRAs, annuities, cash under the mattress?

The IALC survey shows that 52% of millennials—more than any other age group—are interested in annuities. A fixed indexed annuity (FIA) is a savings vehicle that can increase based on the market, but keeps its value even when the market goes down. The goal of an annuity is to retire with steady, secure income.

Whichever method of saving for the future, most millennials acknowledge that the time to save is now. It could be as simple as $20 a month or a well-spent graduation gift, preparing the nest egg today will ease the transition from debt-burdened millennial to comfortable retiree.

Since this generation seems to have no idea where to start saving for their future, Jim Poolman, Executive Director of the IALC, shares some simple savings tips:

Every penny counts

When you’re young, you have time on your side, so put as much money aside as you can. This might mean skipping a night or two on the town a month.

Take Free Money

Consider contributing to your company’s 401(k) plan or any employer-sponsored available plan. Think of any plan your employer is willing to match as “free money.” A 401(k) plan might not be enough for retirement, so consider other strong options such as a fixed indexed annuity.

Living Longer

Americans are living longer. They need a savings plan that works for them over the long haul, making annuities critical in helping provide the income they want and need.

Have an Emergency Fund

You never know when you’ll decide it’s time to leave your job, your employment suddenly ends, or you need some cash for a car or health needs. Make sure you have a few months’ pay on hand in your bank account to help you through those challenging times.

Fulfill your Dreams

Think about the life you want in retirement with an advisor – to lounge in your backyard or travel the world. Based on your goals, develop a retirement plan that will suit your needs.

[1] The IALC survey was conducted with GfK’s Knowledge Panel

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  1. Liette Seguin says

    July 9, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    People usually don’t have their retirement all prepared beforehand but like you said, I also think that millennials have it worse. And the survey shows that clearly. It’s great that they’re optimistic about it though. Thanks for the nice information and tips!

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  2. Retire29 says

    July 9, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    The fact that 37% have nothing saved for retirement is just appalling. I didn’t even think that was possible. It’s so incredibly easy to enroll in a 401(k), even Starbucks offers a 401(k) with match to anyone working for 90 days. I would think everyone would have something in a retirement account, even if just by accident.

    Perhaps even worse is this article I read (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/shocking-number-of-americans-have-no-retirement-savings/) that shows 26% of 50-55 year-olds with no savings, and 14% older than 65 with no retirement savings.

    Absurd.

    Eric

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  3. SavvyJames says

    July 9, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    Unfortunately, really no surprises here. When you combine an unbelievably tough economic environment and the high cost of a college education (and a lot student debt) with a high level of personal finance illiteracy – which really extends across all generations – this is the result.

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  4. Education Essays says

    July 11, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    Great post! Nowadays articles is growing up and thanks for sharing this nice information with us.

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