NASDAQ:NDAQ 6 November 2025 - 20 November 2025

Generation X—Americans born roughly between 1965 and 1980—is staring down retirement with a thinner cushion than other living generations. Fresh coverage in the past 24 hours crystallizes the stakes: just 14% of Gen X feels prepared for retirement, the typical target is about $1.07 million, and the amount they expect to have on hand falls short by nearly $467,000. Meanwhile, two‑thirds of Gen X 401 participants have under $100,000 saved, underscoring how fragile many households remain even as the stock market has buoyed balances. Schroders+1