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Nearly half of workers worry they may never fully retire, survey finds
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points A recent survey of over 2,000 Americans found that nearly half of non-retirees are skeptical about their ability to retire. A significant portion of the workforce has doubts about retiring fully.
A significant portion of the workforce has doubts about retiring fully. Concerns about the economy and workplace are growing. Factors such as artificial intelligence and rising costs are contributing to this uncertainty.
A recent survey of over 2,000 Americans found that nearly half of non-retirees are skeptical about their ability to retire. Despite this, a majority of non-retirees are confident they will have enough money to retire on schedule.
The survey's findings highlight a disconnect between financial confidence and overall retirement uncertainty, with economic uncertainty playing a role. Further details are available from the survey conducted by Ipsos.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
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