Fact Sheet Retirement Account Balances (Updated 4/12)
Barbara Butrica, Philip Issa
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The retirement savings of American households took a big hit when the stock market crashed in 2008. Recently, however, a good portion of these losses has been reversed. This fact sheet follows trends in retirement account balances since the beginning of 2005.
Research Areas Economic mobility and inequality Aging and retirement
Tags Economic well-being Older workers Pensions Income and wealth distribution Retirement policy
Policy Centers Income and Benefits Policy Center