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
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

Companies downsize or go bust, partners get sick, kids need childcare help. And premature retirees end up without the bank…

Australians are putting off their retirement by up to four years as cost-of-living pressures bites hard.

Americans are retiring sooner than they expect, and they have regrets.

Many Americans spend decades saving for retirement, but lack a plan for using that money once they stop working, a new survey…

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

Full-time employees cut their 401(k) participation and contribution rates last year amid an affordability crunch, new research…