The forgotten Gen X generation saw its 401(k) balances top those of Boomers for the first time ever, according to Fidelity data. #GenX is the next generation to retire after #Boomers so they're trying to shore up their nest egg now. Many are saving more of their paycheck and taking advantage of catch-up contributions for people at least 50 years old. These are all good signs, but will it be enough to secure a comfortable #retirement? I talked to Mike Shamrell from Fidelity Investments, Dan Doonan from the National Institute on Retirement Security and L Kelly LaVigne, JD, from Allianz Life to learn more:
It's great news, but yes, there's still reason to worry.
Good to know!
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1moBoomers cover the birth period of 1946-1964. The older boomers, born 1946 to 1951, are taking RMDs and that is why GenX'ers have finally overtaken them with regards to balances. As more and more GenX'ers are entering their prime earning years and are taking advantage of catch up (age 50+) contributions, they will begin to pull away from boomers in their account balances.