Unveiling the Gaps in Financial Literacy: Survey Shows Majority Fail Basic Retirement Knowledge Quiz
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 20:00
Survey Reveals Alarming Retirement Knowledge Gaps
A recent survey by the TIAA Institute and the Stanford-based Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) exposes substantial deficits in Americans' grasp of critical retirement concepts, from Medicare to Social Security.
Concerning Statistics Paint a Troubling Picture
- Less than 40% answered correctly at least three of the five retirement-themed questions in the survey.
- The survey, conducted in January 2024, targeted nearly 3,900 individuals aged 18 and over, revealing disappointing levels of financial literacy.
- Key Takeaway: The findings underscore a pervasive lack of retirement preparedness and highlight the importance of informed financial planning.
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