Is the US in a Retirement Crisis? Why Two-Thirds of Retirees Think So

In its 2026 retirement survey, Clever found that 64% of retirees believe the U.S. is in a retirement crisis. The average retiree has $288,700 saved but claims you need $823,800 to retire comfortably. Why do so many see a retirement crisis? Also see five retirement shifts coming in 2026. Looming Social Security Insolvency The Social Security Administration currently forecasts insolvency by 2032. If that happens, retirees could face a 24% benefit cut across the board, as detailed by the Committee for a R ...