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Retirement on the rocks, why Americans can't get ahead and how new savings policies can help, Christian E. Weller

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Retirement on the rocks, why Americans can't get ahead and how new savings policies can help, Christian E. Weller
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-214) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Retirement on the rocks
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
934618858
Responsibility statement
Christian E. Weller
Sub title
why Americans can't get ahead and how new savings policies can help
Summary
In the US, retirement savings are low while risk exposure is high, thus dooming many retirees to a low standard of living. This book offers straightforward solutions to build real retirement security for American families.--, Provided by Publisher
Table Of Contents
The elusive goal of a secure retirement -- Americans' growing risk exposure -- More risk, greater wealth inequality -- The looming retirement shipwreck -- Social security: the leaky life boat -- Sink-or-swim retirement plans -- A perfect storm: labor and financial maker risks feed on each other -- The pitfalls of employer-sponsored retirement -- Upside-down tax incentives -- Sidelined: the millions who are left out -- Charting a new course
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