When a rare and positive coincidence occurs, it's oftendescribed as an alignment of the stars.

Such an alignment is taking place with greater frequency in theworkplace universe as employers focus on preparing employees toretire on their own terms by ensuring retirement savings andbenefits plans work as effectively as possible.

Employers are recognizing the need to help employees attainfinancial wellness, especially as more Americans find they cannotafford to retire. Every day, approximately 8,000 Americans reachage 65, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While 65 is the traditionalretirement age, nearly four in 10 workers say they plan to continueworking longer, the Employee Benefits Research Institute reports, and onein 10 say they expect to never retire.

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