Gen Xers Not Saving For Retirement

By: Melissa Hayes, KARK 4 News

Updated: May 20, 2008

protect For years a strong warning has been out for the 79 million baby boomers who aren't financially ready for their coming retirements.

But if you think they have it hard, it's nothing compared with those next in line: Generation X.

The Center for Retirement Research says 48 percent of Gen Xers are at risk of being unable to maintain their standard of living in retirement.

But it's never too late to start saving.

Click here for seven ways to help secure your retirement.

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