For some Americans retirement is a luxury they’ll never afford

For some Americans retirement is a luxury they’ll never afford
For some Americans retirement is a luxury they’ll never afford

For some Americans retirement is a luxury they’ll never afford

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A new survey says that a large number of Americans who consider themselves middle class either believe they’ll be working until they get too sick or die, or simply don’t have enough to put away for retirement after paying the bills. We dive into the survey from a number of angles and financial planner Chris Long offers advice on socking away whatever you can. (Photo: Flickr/401(K) 2013)