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2019 PLANSPONSOR Participant Survey
METHODOLOGY. We partnered with data service provider Dynata
to conduct our sixth annual survey. The online questionnaire was
completed between August 3 and 10 by 1,070 U.S.-based employees,
ages 23 and older. The resulting sample includes a mix of
individuals with and without access to a defined contribution
RESPONDENTS
Gender
l Female
l Male
50%
50%
(DC) plan and was balanced to capture meaningful totals across
key demographic attributes. The tables below offer a glimpse into
select participant behaviors. Insight related to narrower topics of
interest will be published throughout the coming year. The margin
of error of the aggregate results is estimated to be +/- 3%. -PS
Age
l <30
l 30 - 50
l >50
17%
59%
24%
31%
22%
Has family
budget
Total Retirement Savings
l <$50,000
l $50,000 - $250,000
l >$250,000
l Not reported
40%
33%
21%
5%
Household Income
l <$50,000
l $50,000 - $100,000
l >$100,000
Has
emergency
fund
Expected Retirement Age
53%
36%
20%
42%
38%
Before 65
Employer Size
l <100 employees
l 100 - 499 employees
l 500 - 999 employees
l 1,000 - 5,000 employees
l >5,000 employees
24%
20%
13%
16%
27%
Highest Educational Achievement
28%
l High school graduate
l College graduate
37%
l Post-graduate degree/studies 35%
Increased
deferral rate
Changed
asset-allocation
strategy
Rebalanced
account
Calculated
retirement
income
65 - 70
Actions Taken in Prior 12 Months
43%
17%
16%
16%
11%
After 70
Is paying
off student
loan(s)
20%
Uses a
financial
adviser
OVERALL
Household Finances
43%
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Reality Check
2019 PLANSPONSOR Target-Date Fund Survey
2019 PLANSPONSOR Participant Survey
2019 PLANSPONSOR National Conference
Opportunities Grow
Real Estate Has Been a Haven
Health Savings Strategies
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