Financial goals increasingly important to Americans -- but are they achieving them?

Retirement planning is the top financial goal for many Americans this year -- and who are they turning to for help?

By Kristen Beckman | February 15, 2022 at 09:03 AM

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Despite personal and global financial challenges stemming from the pandemic and its after-effects, Americans remain optimistic about their financial outlook and are increasingly turning to employers to help them meet their retirement savings goals.

However, although the economy showed signs of recovery with unemployment down, the stock market up, and the average 401(k) balance growing to $112,000 last year, Americans remain worried about their finances.

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