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Retirement Alert: Shocking 401(k) Trends and Vanishing Contributions Ignite Expert Warnings

Retirement Alert: Shocking 401(k) Trends and Vanishing Contributions Ignite Expert Warnings

Key Facts In summary, Americans face a retirement funding squeeze: average 401(k) balances are surprisingly low and contributions have even disappeared in some tragic cases (a recent Wall Street Journal case recounts a worker’s missing ~$50K in 401(k) deposits). Coupled with looming policy changes and market jitters, the consensus is clear: take action now. Financial advisers say to diversify beyond one 401(k), grab every employer match investopedia.com ts2.tech, and review your portfolio with an expert. As Allianz’s Kelly LaVigne warns, “it’s time for Gen X to really put pen to paper and create a long-term financial strategy for retirement” ts2.tech.
20 October 2025
Generation X Money Meltdown: 95% Have Costly Regrets, 81% Fear Retirement Unaffordable

Generation X Money Meltdown: 95% Have Costly Regrets, 81% Fear Retirement Unaffordable

A Generation Wary of Retirement Recent studies paint a stark picture of Gen X’s finances. According to an Allianz Life consumer survey, 81% of Gen X worry they won’t be able to afford their desired retirement lifestyle due to higher living costs allianzlife.com. About 70% say inflation has forced them to cut retirement contributions allianzlife.com. Only 19% believe now is a good time to invest, down from 30% just last quarter – the lowest optimism of any generation allianzlife.com. Allianz’s Kelly LaVigne (VP of consumer insights) warns: “As Gen X approaches retirement, it is time for them to get serious
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