7 in 10 Americans Say a Pension Beats a 401(k) : and 40% Don’t Expect to Ever Retire

A new WalletHub Retirement Savings Survey, published August 31, 2026, captures a striking level of retirement anxiety among Americans. According to the survey: 70% believe a pension is a better retirement vehicle than a 401(k). 40% do not believe retirement will ever be in the cards for them. One in three respondents are not confident […]
Why Half of Americans Doubt They Will Ever Fully Retire (and How to Build Confidence Anyway)

Knowledge Snapshot 47% of non-retirees doubt they will ever be able to fully retire. 58% remain confident they will have enough money to retire from their primary career on schedule. 64% are more focused on their current financial situation than long-term retirement planning. 63% of Gen Z and 59% of Millennials worry that AI reducing […]