Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the concerning state of retirement preparedness in China, with the retirement preparation index at a low 5.53 for two consecutive years, indicating a lack of readiness amidst an aging population [2] Group 2 - The pension dilemma reveals that while the basic pension insurance coverage exceeds 80%, the urban employee pension replacement rate is only 36.7%, and the average monthly pension for urban and rural residents is merely 226 yuan [4] - There is a significant disparity in retirement preparation between income groups, with low-income individuals showing a notable decline in their retirement preparation index, while high-income groups are experiencing an upward trend [4] Group 3 - The profile of individuals well-prepared for retirement includes those aged 36-45, with a bachelor's degree, working in state-owned enterprises, and earning over 170,000 yuan annually. Financial literacy is a critical factor, as those with high financial literacy save 47% more for retirement and are 2.3 times more likely to purchase commercial pension insurance compared to those with low financial literacy [6] Group 4 - Despite over 60 million personal pension accounts being opened, the average annual contribution is only 5,145 yuan, significantly below the 12,000 yuan cap. Interestingly, the middle-income group (earning 160,000-350,000 yuan) shows the strongest willingness to contribute, while 72% of individuals earning less than 100,000 yuan are in "ineffective insurance," missing out on tax benefits [7][8] Group 5 - The average expected retirement age is 62.5 for men and 56 for women, but behavioral experiments indicate that showing total pension amounts can increase the willingness to retire early by 20%. Conversely, shortening the retirement choice window can increase the proportion of individuals retiring on time by 15% [10] - A survey of the 18-35 age group reveals that parents with daughters are more inclined to delay retirement by an average of 1.8 years compared to those with sons. Additionally, higher-income youth tend to choose later retirement, with each point increase in financial literacy pushing the expected retirement age back by 0.7 years [11] Group 6 - Recommendations for addressing the retirement crisis include a combination of policy measures, such as pension adjustments and economic transformation, which could raise the retirement index by 1.18. The private sector's pension coverage is significantly lower than that of state-owned enterprises, indicating a need for enhanced tax incentives [15] - Individuals are encouraged to master basic financial knowledge, such as compound interest calculations, which could directly improve their retirement preparation index by 32%. With the old-age dependency ratio at 22.5% (five young people supporting one elderly person), relying solely on government pensions is insufficient [15]