And all of this is compounded by the fact that more and more Americans are being forced to take early retirement — for reasons ranging from personal health to being made redundant by an employer.Another worry is that Americans who are still in the workplace are actually cutting back on their retirement savings. In January 2026, the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement posted its Q4 2025 Quarterly Market Perceptions Study, which found a staggering 51% of U.S. adults had reduced or stopped contribution ...