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Fifty-four percent of American workers have saved less than $25,000 for retirement, and 43% have saved less than $10,000.1
Source: 1) Employee Benefit Research Institute, 2010

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  • April

    HOT TOPIC: Eye on Japan's Recovery Within a Recovery
    Japan’s economy hasn’t been on solid ground since the 1990s, but now it must grapple with rebuilding after an earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident that have caused economic losses expected to surpass $300 billion. What is the outlook for Japan and the effects the nation's disasters could have on the world economy and financial markets?

    Consider Your Retirement Needs, but Don't Forget Your Retirement Wants
    A rule of thumb is that workers will need to replace about 80% of their pre-retirement incomes to maintain their standard of living in retirement. But they may need more than 80% to fund a lifestyle that they can truly look forward to. As people grow older, what once may have been considered luxuries can become basic needs.

    Protect Your Business with a Disaster Readiness Plan
    Most people think of hurricanes, tornados, and earthquakes as events that could seriously affect the operations of a business and result in shortages of goods and materials. But even a fire or a flood in the warehouse can cause operations to come to a grinding halt. By one estimate, one-quarter of businesses never reopen after a major calamity.