Businessman looking into future

Retirement is a complex topic, with many Americans concerned about how they will be able to fund their later years. Compared to other developed countries, retirement plan coverage in the US has often been behind the curve, with a reliance on the voluntary offering of retirement plans. Ask people what they think about retirement and their responses will reflect their circumstances.

In late 2022, Smart surveyed over 8,000 savers across the US, UK, Australia, and South Africa about their understanding and concerns around retirement. Taking those collective responses, Smart created the Future of Global Retirement report, which identifies common trends, as well as areas where the retirement landscape differs vastly.

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