Nearly One-Quarter of Americans Never<br />Plan on Retiring, According to New Poll The AP-NORC Center recently surveyed<br />1,423 adults about their plans for retirement,<br />as well as their current financial health. The poll found a significant<br />disconnect between people’s<br />retirement plans and the reality<br />of aging in the workforce. 23 percent of workers reported that<br />they didn’t expect to stop working, and about one-quarter of Americans believed<br />they wouldn’t be retired by their 65th birthday. When asked about the trend of staying<br />in the workforce longer, those surveyed<br />gave very mixed assessments. 39 percent of Americans think staying in the<br />workforce positively affects their career, while<br />29 percent find it to be a negative thing. However, remaining in the workforce<br />may be unrealistic for many people that<br />deal with unexpected illnesses or injuries. Not only does a medical emergency prevent a<br />person from working, they also cause significant<br />financial damage because of pricey medical bills.
