National Institute on Retirement Security

That's a wrap on our 17th Annual Retirement Conference! HUGE success thanks to outstanding speakers and attendees. Common theme: affordability crisis creates impossible choice - pay today's bills or save for future. #Retirement #Pensions #401K #SocialSecurity #Affordability

A @nytimes column dives into the challenges facing Americans, citing our new report, "Retirement in America." The report found the median retirement savings for working-age Americans is just $955. nytimes.com/2026/03/04/opi…. #RetirementPlanning

Our new research in this @MarketWatch column. Headline number: the median retirement savings is just $955. Amid affordability crisis, millions of workers lack access to a workplace retirement plan, making retirement harder. #Retirement #Affordability ow.ly/reWX50YkXIb

.@Yahoofinance covers our new research that finds the median U.S. worker has just $955 saved for retirement. The data underscore how widespread retirement insecurity remains and the need for expanding access to workplace retirement plans. ow.ly/hAKi50YkeiJ #Retirement

ABC 23 Bakersfield spotlights our latest research—and the warning signs for America’s retirement system. Watch: ow.ly/XzGT50Yij8n #RetirementSecurity #SocialSecurity #RetirementPolicy #EconomicSecurity

Honored former Social Security Commissioner O’Malley & Congressman Suozzi will headline our annual retirement policy conference. Journalists, NIRS members, and invited guests invited to read agenda and register: nirsonline.org/all-events/ann… #Retirement

KSTP-TV in Minnesota covers our new research. Retirement in America finds that the average U.S. worker has **less than $1,000 saved for retirement** — a stark reminder of the growing retirement savings crisis facing working families. kstp.com/kstp-news/top-… #Retirement

Americans are struggling to pay today’s bills and save for tomorrow. Our latest webinar breaks down the data behind the troubling retirement savings shortfall. Catch the replay here: youtube.com/watch?v=1sXzCK… #Retirement #AffordabilityCrisis #SocialSecurity #pensions

Webinar TODAY - still time to register! How prepared are Americans for retirement? The data may surprise you. Join a webinar unpacking the findings from our new research, "Retirement in America." nirsonline.org/research/retir… #Retirement #Affordability #SocialSecurity #Pensions

.@FOX5Atlanta covers our new research finding that millions of working Americans are heading toward retirement with dangerously low savings. #Retirement #RetirementCrisis #EconomicSecurity #AffordabilityCrisis #RetirementSavings fox5atlanta.com/video/fmc-4xao…

. @CBSNews covers our new research finding that the typical U.S. worker has just $955 saved for retirement. cbsnews.com/news/retiremen… #retirement #Savings #Affordability #Pensions #SocialSecurity #401K..

How prepared are working Americans for retirement? The data may surprise you. Join us for a webinar unpacking the findings from our new research. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #retirement #savings #affordability

Most working Americans are struggling to prepare for retirement. The typical working American has less than $1,000 saved for retirement. Read our new research and register for a webinar: nirsonline.org/research/retir… #Retirement

Starting late—or stopping altogether—can have serious long-term consequences for retirement security. This is why stronger policies, employer support, and education matter now more than ever. Read more: ow.ly/TyR150Y1o9R #Retirement #GenZ

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his call for equality, including economic equality. Retirement security is a cornerstone of that vision, and we remain committed to advancing research-driven solutions to close retirement gaps for all. #MLKDay #Retirement

Important retirement data to consider going into the the new year. It's troubling that a growing number of older adults lived in poverty: 15 percent in poverty in 2024, up from 10.7 percent in 2021. nytimes.com/2026/01/03/bus… #retirement @RetireRevised

As we welcome 2026, we’re grateful to you for sharing our commitment to strengthening retirement security for all Americans. We look forward to continuing this important work together in the year ahead. Happy New Year! #2026 #Retirement #HappyNewYear

Wishing you joy and a happy, healthy 2026. 🎄❄️ As we look to the new year. we remain committed to advancing reliable research and sensible solutions that strengthen retirement security for all Americans. Thank you for being part of our work and our community!

Good read about Social Security claiming ages. Our research found only 11% of Americans who aren’t retired know their estimated Social Security benefits. nytimes.com/2025/12/07/bus… #SocialSecurity #retirement

Pensions are highly cost efficient and Americans want them to help ensure they have a financially secure retirement. axios.com/2025/11/29/pen… #Retirement #Pensions