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Retirement Crisis Looms as 'Peak Boomers' Lack Adequate Savings

Over 30 million baby boomers, known as 'peak boomers', face financial insecurity as they retire with insufficient savings and pensions.

  • A significant portion of 'peak boomers' are entering retirement with less than $250,000 in assets, heavily relying on Social Security.
  • Women and minorities among 'peak boomers' are disproportionately affected, with lower median savings and higher risks of financial insecurity.
  • The shift from employer pensions to personal savings plans has left many unprepared for retirement, exacerbating the crisis.
  • Economic productivity and consumer spending expected to decline as 'peak boomers' reduce expenditures and exit the workforce.
  • Social Security system faces increased pressure as more retirees depend on it for a substantial part of their income.
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