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Retirement savings in the US are low across the board â but they're even lower for single people. And those who do have savings accounts aren't setting aside nearly enough. Among single men with retirement accounts, the accounts hold an average of $34,000. Among single woman, there's an average of $30,000 saved: In general, the EPI notes, people need to set aside more, but women are particularly vulnerable because they live longer and are more likely to outlive their savings.
Consider the following numbers about retirement savings by age: 1  Those aged 25-34 are the least likely to have saved for retirement, of the age groups, with 55% reporting that they save for retirement. 2  68% of those between the ages of 35 and 44 say they save for retirement.  67% of those aged 45-55 save for retirement.