PR Newswire
BALTIMORE, Feb. 22, 2017
BALTIMORE, Feb. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A new T. Rowe Price study revealed that nearly half (47%) of baby boomers and Gen Xers believe their ideal retirement is very attainable and another 45% believe it is somewhat attainable. The study included a national sample of 2,001 individuals age 36 or older who are either retired or who have taken initial steps to prepare for retirement. Those who did not feel their ideal retirement was attainable cited obstacles such as not having enough money, future health issues, and/or family obligations.
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The T. Rowe Price study also found that nearly 75% of investors say they view retirement as a time to relax (38%) or to reinvent themselves (34%). In contrast, approximately one-third of respondents said they either expect retirement to be status quo (19%); don't know what to expect (6%), or believe it will be a difficult time (2%).
"It's great to see that most people have positive perceptions of this next chapter in their life and that they believe their dreams are attainable," says Judith Ward, CFP® and senior financial planner at T. Rowe Price. "Despite very different mind-sets, we found that these investors have taken the steps that will help them get there, such as taking advantage of 401(k) and IRA accounts, saving 10%–20% of their income, diversifying their portfolio, and keeping their retirement funds intact," says Ward.
While investors' retirement philosophies did not differ by generation, education, or marital status, there were some significant differences when it came to gender. In addition, the study found that generational differences exist as it relates to longevity and financial planning habits.
Men and Women Differ on Retirement Philosophy
"Men and women often-times have different views of retirement," says Ward. "I always recommend that couples take a moment to think about what retirement would look like. Write down your visions separately, and then compare notes. If the two versions are very different, it's time to talk."
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Financial Habits Differ by Generation
T. Rowe Price's survey also examined financial planning habits.The findings included:
For the full report of findings, visit T. Rowe Price: Understanding Investor Attitudes Toward Retirement.
ABOUT THE SURVEY
This T. Rowe Price study was conducted using SONAR™, J. Walter Thompson's in-house research unit, and aimed to understand the perceptions investors over the age of 35 have of retirement. The survey was held from December 15, 2016 to December 21, 2016, with a sample size of 2,001 Gen Xers and baby boomers with total investable assets of at least $50,000. Respondents were either retired or needed to have taken some steps (financially or logistically) to prepare for retirement.
ABOUT T. ROWE PRICE
Founded in 1937, Baltimore-based T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. is a global investment management organization with $810.8 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2016. The organization provides a broad array of mutual funds, subadvisory services, and separate account management for individual and institutional investors, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries. The company also offers sophisticated investment planning and guidance tools. T. Rowe Price's disciplined, risk-aware investment approach focuses on diversification, style consistency, and fundamental research. For more information, visit troweprice.com, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
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SOURCE T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
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