US retirement confidence rises to 41%, MFS survey finds

By Public Technologies
  • US retirement confidence reached 41% in the 2026 MFS Global Retirement Survey, up 13 percentage points from 2025.
  • Nearly three-quarters of workplace retirement plan participants expect to save more than planned; 60% anticipate working longer.
  • Competing financial priorities prevent 75% from saving adequately for retirement, with inflation the leading financial concern across generations.
  • Only 33% of women were highly confident about retiring at their desired age, compared with 47% of men.


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