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Americans expect to delay retirement by 4 years as cost of living rises, study finds
By
Aimee Picchi
April 8, 2026 / 10:02 AM EDT / CBS News
Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."
MoneyWatch
Americans expect to delay retirement by 4 years as cost of living rises, study finds
By
Aimee Picchi
April 8, 2026 / 10:02 AM EDT / CBS News

Americans frequently think they will retire later than they actually do. That poses problems for their finances in retirement.

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