Retirement Savings for 40-Somethings Stall Despite Long-Term Growth
Federal Reserve data shows retirement account participation among 40-somethings has plateaued since 2001, with median balances remaining volatile due to market shifts and a persistent 40% non-participation rate.
💡 Key Takeaways
- Retirement account participation for 40-somethings peaked at 64% in 2001 and has remained largely stagnant since.
- Median retirement balances for savers reached $73,000 in 2022, but drop to $15,000 when including those with no savings.
- Market volatility in 2022 caused a sharp decline in median balances, erasing gains made during the 2019 bull market.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Compared to the late 1980s, 40-somethings today are more likely to have retirement accounts, and those who do have roughly three times the savings in real terms.
The decline was primarily driven by an aggressive sell-off in both stock and bond markets during 2022, which reversed the gains seen during the 2019 bull market.
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