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.