13% of Americans 55 and Older Plan to Delay Retirement: Survey

13% of Americans 55 and Older Plan to Delay Retirement: Survey

(Photo: Shutterstock) Thirteen percent of Americans over age 55 who expect to retire plan to delay it now because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey released this week by Smart , a global retirement technology platform.

And retirement might happen even later than planned. Thirty-nine percent said they planned to retire between 65 and 69, while 18% said they would wait until they were between 70 and 79.

Half of respondents also expressed concern about their ability to afford health care costs during retirement.“COVID-19 has impacted our lives today as well as our futures, and this survey confirms that […]

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