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Today, things are not so clear-cut.
The averageretirement agein the U.S. ranges from 62 to 66,depending on the data source.
And many arent even retiring in the traditional sense.
Those gaps notwithstanding, most survey respondents (54%) said theyre on track to retire as planned.
Many respondents have started building a financial cushion, though the percentages here seem a little low.
Why Americans Are Optimistic About Retirement
Despite those headwinds, financial optimism among Americans remains pretty high.
Six out of 10 said they are confident about reaching their financial goals.
Thats mainly because many unretired Americans believe they are making headway on key financial goals.
Nearly half (47%) have paid off debt, while 40% have achieved homeownership.
