Episode Synopsis "The Concerning State of Retirement Savings in the US"

A recent survey shows that about one-third of the US population has nothing saved for retirement. Of those who have something saved, most have less than $100,000. We discuss this low rate of retirement savings, how you can improve your savings rate, and tell a success story of a client who started with nothing.

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