Americans Automate Spending as Retirement Falls Out of Reach, Finds PensionBee

Core Insights - A significant disconnect exists in how Americans manage their finances, with 45% indicating insufficient disposable income for retirement savings while 90% maintain at least one monthly subscription [1][8] Group 1: Financial Behavior - The majority of Americans automate expenses such as bills (60%) and debt payments (39%), but only 24% automate retirement contributions and just 11% automate transfers to investment accounts [8] - A survey by PensionBee reveals that one in three Americans manage more than six subscriptions, while one in four are unaware of how many subscriptions they have, increasing the risk of unwanted charges [3] Group 2: Financial Recommendations - Redirecting $17 monthly from unused subscriptions to retirement savings could accumulate to $25,000 over 35 years, representing a significant portion of the median U.S. household's current nest egg of $87,000 [4][8] - PensionBee suggests strategies such as canceling unused subscriptions to contribute to retirement accounts, consolidating lost retirement wealth, conducting monthly financial check-ups, and automating contributions to enhance retirement savings [9] Group 3: Company Overview - PensionBee is a leading retirement savings provider managing $10 billion in assets and serving over 300,000 customers globally, focusing on simplicity, transparency, and accessibility [6] - The company offers various retirement accounts, including Traditional, Roth, SEP, and Safe Harbor IRAs, with ETF-backed portfolios [6]