savings

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  Fewer than half of Americans saving enough for retirement

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  February 26, 2013

  Only 49 percent of the non-retired say they are “saving enough in retirement” to achieve a desirable standard of living.

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  Survey finds savings motivation gap between Gen X, Gen Y

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  February 1, 2013

  Almost half of Gen Xers cite retirement among the important reasons for saving compared to less than one-third of Gen Yers.

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  Survey: most consumers could be motivated to save more

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  December 5, 2012

  More than half of survey respondents say they would be motivated to save more for retirement if their nest eggs didn't measure up to their peers'.

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  EBRI: savings required to meet retirees’ prescription drug expenses dips in 2012

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  October 25, 2012

  How much in savings do a man and woman, respectively, need to have a 90 percent chance of covering Midigap premiums, Medicare Part B and D premiums and out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses for retirement.

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  Survey: Americans Give Higher Priority to Retirement Savings than to College Savings

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  July 20, 2012

  When asked to prioritize savings objectives, nearly half (45%) of the respondents polled by Rasmussen gave greater priority to saving for retirement than to saving for a child’s college education (38%).

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  Prudential Promotes Retirement Savings Via MSEPs, VAs with Guaranteed Features

  By Elizabeth Festa  |  April 9, 2012

  Prudential outlines a three-step process for individuals and companies to combat the risks of a retirement savings shortfall

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  Aflac Survey Finds Low Savings Among Workers to Cover Medical Expenses

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  April 6, 2012

  The survey reveals that 54% of Tampa-St. Petersburg workers have less than $1,000 in savings for emergency expenses. And nearly 4 in 10 (39%) have less than $500 — 11% higher than the national average.

• Got an Extra $160,000? You May Need It

  By Brian Anderson  |  March 1, 2012

  A 50 year old today may well think he will live another 40 years to see his 90th birthday — and plan his retirement savings accordingly. But if he makes it to 94, he better find a way to add another $160,000 to that retirement plan.

• 8 Points to Consider Before Rolling Over a 401(k) to an IRA (Forbes)

  By Staff Writer  |  February 29, 2012

  Consider these points before making the leap.

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  Never Mind the Baby Boomers, Here Comes Gen X (Unprepared, Too)

  By Elizabeth Festa  |  January 23, 2012

  Generation X took a big hit to their collective savings by the Great Recession, too, and as they see Boomers struggling to meet their financial goals, GenXers are starting to ask themselves: why bother?