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Choncé Maddox

How Middle-Class Earners Are Actually Succeeding With Retirement Saving

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When it comes to saving for retirement, the narrative around middle-class Americans is often reflected by struggle, the fear of being behind or uncertainty. But new data tells a surprisingly optimistic story.

According to findings discussed in a retirement study conducted by Principal Financial Group, 80% of middle-income earners are actively saving for retirement and the typical saver is putting away 8% of their salary.

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