Think You're Ahead On Retirement? Here's What The Average American Couple Has Actually Saved

Retirement is often framed as the reward after decades of work. The alarm clock goes quiet, the schedule opens up, and time finally feels like it belongs to the people who earned it. For many Americans, though, the approach to retirement brings more unease than relief. A national LiveCareer survey found that 61% of working Americans say they fear retirement more than death, largely because of financial concerns. Instead of picturing travel or hobbies, many worry about whether their savings will