Latest Plinqit Survey reveals top savings priorities for consumers
Plinqit, the only savings platform of its kind that pays users for learning about personal finances, reveals that only one-third of American adults say they are putting money away for retirement, according to the company’s latest State of Savings Report. The report uncovers new insights into the savings habits of consumers based on a Harris Poll survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults.
“Younger consumers are more likely to prioritize paying off debt or saving for a major purchase over saving for retirement. It makes sense; they probably feel they still have time to catch up. However, failure to prioritize retirement savings early can have a long-term impact.”
Americans are saving less for retirement than they have in past years, and inflation could be making it even harder for them to catch up. Plinqit’s State of Savings Report found that only 35 percent of the consumers surveyed, across all age groups, are actively saving for retirement. However, when segmented by age, retirement saving is the top category for consumers ages 55 to 64, with 49 percent saving for retirement, which may indicate that this group realizes they need to make up for lost time in order to retire comfortably.
“As inflation persists, Americans across demographics have been forced to make tough decisions about their savings priorities, including retirement,” said Kathleen Craig, founder and CEO of Plinqit. “Younger consumers are more likely to prioritize paying off debt or saving for a major purchase over saving for retirement. It makes sense; they probably feel they still have time to catch up. However, failure to prioritize retirement savings early can have a long-term impact.”
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