How access to retirement benefits helps build financial confidence

2023 has already been a big year for retirement. Contribution limits are up, meaning you can save more than ever with a 401(k) or an IRA. Also, newly passed legislation has made it easier for businesses to manage retirement programs and offers increased tax benefits to savers.

Yet, recent data suggests there’s a retirement disconnect. In fact, according to our research¹, more than half of people are not actively saving for retirement.

To better understand this issue, we conducted a study to gain insight into how people feel about retirement.

We learned that most adults lack confidence in their current retirement savings knowledge. Thankfully, research shows that access to a 401(k) may reverse negative retirement sentiments and help build healthy long-term financial habits.

Here’s a recap of what we found: