The Rising Cost of Living & Your Retirement Savings
Understanding What Drives Higher Prices Can Help Improve Retirement Planning
According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2024 Retirement Confidence Survey, 83% of workers are concerned that the higher cost of living will make it harder to save as much as they want toward retirement. If you’re like most retirement savers, you’ve likely had concerns over the rising cost of living over the past few years. And for younger workers, it’s the first time you’ve experienced an elevated inflation rate as an investor.