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Why Millions of Americans Are Financially Unprepared

2024/11/22
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Justin Klein 指出，许多美国老年人缺乏足够的财务保障，主要是因为他们过度依赖社会保障金，而社会保障金的设计初衷并非是退休后的唯一收入来源。他认为，造成这一现象的主要原因是缺乏远见和财务知识，导致人们在工作期间储蓄不足。他还提到了美国人口结构的变化，例如零工经济的兴起，使得许多人无法获得传统的退休福利，加剧了退休危机。

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The episode begins by discussing the financial unpreparedness of millions of Americans for retirement, highlighting the reliance on Social Security and the lack of foresight and financial literacy.
  • 14% of retirees rely almost entirely on Social Security.
  • Average Social Security check is $1,920 per month.
  • Lack of financial literacy and foresight contribute to inadequate savings.

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In the U.S., nearly 14% of retirees rely almost entirely on the average Social Security check of $1,920 per month.

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