QUESTION OF THE DAY: For those who have one, what is the average amount of retirement savings 20-29 year olds have in their 401(k)s?

ARTICLE: What is Retirement?
As you know, investing is a great way to build wealth for your future – especially retirement! Retirement may seem a long way off, but it’s never too early to understand what it is and how you can best prepare for it! Read this article to learn more about what retirement actually is and how you can get there. Then, answer the questions.

VIDEO: Will Social Security Be Around for Younger Generations?
As the previous article stated, many people rely on Social Security in retirement. However, you may have repeatedly heard from the media that Social Security may not be around for much longer. Watch this video to learn more about Social Security and what its future might look like in the U.S. Then, answer the questions.

LEARNING TARGETS:

• I can explain what retirement means through a financial lens.
• I can investigate how investing can be a powerful tool to meet their retirement goals.
• I can understand what Social Security is and why most Americans cannot rely on Social Security alone for retirement.
• I can explore factors that can impact how much they might need in retirement and their ability to meet their retirement savings goal.