Hindsight is 20/20

Daily Stat | November 26, 2012 | Topics: Retirement 

90%: Retirees who expressed regret over not enrolling in a retirement plan early enough

There is no doubt that retirement is changing; the question is how? BlackRock's Annual Retirement Survey identified major regrets from retirees that can serve as "lessons learned" for those who are still working.

The retirees surveyed had four major regrets. 87% regretted not making the most of their 401(k) plan, and 90% expressed regret over not enrolling in a retirement plan early enough. 85% expressed regret at not making a financial plan for saving early enough in one's working life, and 78% showed regret at not saving the maximum amount of money for retirement.

Source: BlackRock Annual Retirement Survey 2012

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