That number is up from 39% in January 2023 and 36% in January 2022.
Mens sense of financial security has declined.
Beyond the positive outlook, this recent survey identifies a noteworthydecline in overall sense of financial security among men.
Specifically,men of all ages and income groups feel less secure than they did in January 2022.
Although mens sense of financial security has declined, they remain better off than women.
Also, men have saved more for retirement compared to women.
Low-income and single adults continue to feel less secure.
Economic factors affect sense of financial security.
These concerns highlight the importance of having a plan for retirement.
The survey was fielded semiannually during 2022 and 2023 but will be fielded annually moving forward.
For more information, contact S. Kathi Brown of AARP Research atskbrown@aarp.org.
Media inquiries should be directed to External Relations atmedia@aarp.org.
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