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Statistics play an important role in shaping public policy. They help to identify problems and to suggest solutions.
Retirement statistics come from a wide range of sources. The numbers can appear to be inconsistent, and they are often difficult to decipher. These pages summarize some of the most important figures produced by government agencies. Others will be added.
They explain Why Pensions are Important to retirement security.
They also show How Much is Saved in 401(k)s.
And they include Annual Dollar Limits for Retirement Plans.
Finally, these pages examine what the data tell us about the income of older adults today. They tell us
About the Income of Older Adults from All Sources
The amount of Income Received by Various Groups
The different Sources of Income for Older Adults
How much people receive in Income from Social Security
How much older adults receive in Income from Pensions
And how much they receive in Income from Other Sources
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